Antioxidant
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells in your body fromfree radical damage that can occur from exposure to certain chemicals,
smoking, pollution, radiation, and as a byproduct of normal metabolism.
Dietary antioxidants include selenium, vitamin A and related carotenoids,
vitamins C and E, plus various phytochemicals such as lycopene, lutein, and quercetin.
You can find these antioxidants in many different foods that
you're probably eating right now. There are large amounts of
antioxidants in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
Health Benefits
Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may be good for your heart health and may also help
to lower your risk of infections and some forms of cancer.
Increase your antioxidant intake by eating more nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
Antioxidant super foods:
vegetables,greens,orange,papaya,mango,carrot,pumpkin,
kiwi,lemon,sunflower oil,avacado,beetroot,
broccali,apple,garlic,bellpeppers,beans,
strawberry,cherry,blueberry,raspberry,pomegranate,tomato.
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