We are being attacked everyday by substances called free radicals. These substances injure and eventually damage cells in our body causing us to age faster and look older than we should. Fortunately, most of the foods we eat are rich in substances that fight off free radicals. These are called antioxidants. Antioxidants slow down the effect of oxidation in our bodies thus lowering risk for heart problems and cancer.
It is very important that we receive the right amount of calories and nutrients every day, and we can do that by eating foods from various food groups. Most of these food groups are also rich in antioxidants and that is what we are going to talk about in this topic.
Very common sources of antioxidants are fruits and green and leafy vegetables. These food come from your food group called "glow foods" and they literally make you glow since they are good sources of antioxidants that contributes in making your skin smooth and younger-looking. Avocado, carrots and beans are some examples of these. Five servings of these everyday will be enough to ward off certain diseases from your life.
The leading antioxidant-rich fruit is the berry. Not only are berries (blueberry in particular) good brain boosters, they are also good for the heart. Raspberries, strawberries and cranberries rank the highest among antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. Some experts say that mildly steaming blueberries will enhance its antioxidant level; while some say it's best to eat them fresh.
Brace yourself for the highest ranking food that is rich in antioxidant – the dark chocolate! Again let me repeat it – the dark chocolate. Yes, only dark chocolates and not the ones with milk on it. Dark chocolate comes from cocoa powder that is known to be rich in antioxidant, topping even the popular green tea.
The darker the chocolate, the richer it is in antioxidant. The same way goes with fruits like berries. Anyway, a research was made among men and women aging from fifty-five to sixty-five. They were given a bar of chocolate to eat daily for two weeks. The result was tremendous. Those who ate dark chocolate showed a significant drop of blood pressure. The others who ate milk chocolate, well, nothing happened to them. Get as much antioxidant from these foods as you can, but it must be in the context of a proper diet.
It is very important that we receive the right amount of calories and nutrients every day, and we can do that by eating foods from various food groups. Most of these food groups are also rich in antioxidants and that is what we are going to talk about in this topic.
Very common sources of antioxidants are fruits and green and leafy vegetables. These food come from your food group called "glow foods" and they literally make you glow since they are good sources of antioxidants that contributes in making your skin smooth and younger-looking. Avocado, carrots and beans are some examples of these. Five servings of these everyday will be enough to ward off certain diseases from your life.
The leading antioxidant-rich fruit is the berry. Not only are berries (blueberry in particular) good brain boosters, they are also good for the heart. Raspberries, strawberries and cranberries rank the highest among antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. Some experts say that mildly steaming blueberries will enhance its antioxidant level; while some say it's best to eat them fresh.
Brace yourself for the highest ranking food that is rich in antioxidant – the dark chocolate! Again let me repeat it – the dark chocolate. Yes, only dark chocolates and not the ones with milk on it. Dark chocolate comes from cocoa powder that is known to be rich in antioxidant, topping even the popular green tea.
The darker the chocolate, the richer it is in antioxidant. The same way goes with fruits like berries. Anyway, a research was made among men and women aging from fifty-five to sixty-five. They were given a bar of chocolate to eat daily for two weeks. The result was tremendous. Those who ate dark chocolate showed a significant drop of blood pressure. The others who ate milk chocolate, well, nothing happened to them. Get as much antioxidant from these foods as you can, but it must be in the context of a proper diet.