Live A Healthier Life with These 10 Foods Rich in Antioxidants
Every day our bodies are exposed to free radicals; atoms that can damage cells and lead to aging and illness. Here are the antioxidant-rich foods you can eat that will help prevent any potential damage.
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Antioxidants: What Are They?
In order to combat free radicals, which usuall come from external sources such as air pollutants and industrial chemicals, it's useful to follow a diet rich in antioxidants. But what exactly are they?
Antioxidants neutralize the impact of exposure to these free radicals, which lack a full complement of electrons. They do this by giving up some of their own electrons and in making this sacrifice, they act as a sort of "off" switch for the free radicals.
Some of the best antioxidants include vitamins C and E, micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and natural food colorings such as carotenoids and flavonoids.
Read on to find out which foods contain these antioxidants, and how they can positively impact your life.
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