Smoothies are highly portable, nutritious beverages you can enjoy in place of fast food breakfast items or unhealthy, pre-packaged snack foods. These beverages can contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals that are essential for optimal health. By...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat and are derived from either fish or plant sources. "Antioxidant" refers to the chemical property of substances that are able to neutralize free radical damage in the body. While omega-3s do not...
Ginkgo biloba is the oldest known species of tree and the source of one of the best-selling nutritional supplements of all time. Chemicals in the leaves of Ginkgo contain antioxidants, a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that provide...
Aloe is the leading skin care plant in the world of herbal medicine. New information on the healing powers of antioxidants in other plants have widened the search to this popular herb. Aloe contains a plethora of antioxidant components, including...
Wolfberry, also known as goji berry, Gou Qi Zi. or Lycium Chinese, grows naturally in parts of Asia and is cultivated in other regions of the world, including the United States. Used for thousands of years in China to promote longevity, the small,...
Oxidation is a natural chemical reaction that occurs in both plants and animals. The reactions produce substances that can damage tissues and lead to disease. Both plants and animals maintain complex systems of antioxidants, including vitamins,...
Vitamin K is stored in your body's fat tissue and in your liver. Vitamin K gives your blood the ability to clot and it has an important hand in the role of bone health. While vitamin K is a very significant vitamin, it is not considered a classic...
Manganese is a trace mineral and an antioxidant that is important to the proper functioning of your body. It is present mostly in the bones, but is found in the liver, pancreas and kidneys as well. It helps to form clotting factors, plays a part...
Lycopene is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes, watermelon, apricots, pink grapefruit, papaya, some mushrooms and a variety of other foods. As a carotenoid, lycopene is capable of gathering light, so it plays a role in photosynthesis, and,...
Many foods provide the natural antioxidants you need to avoid free radicals that cause premature aging, heart disease and other health concerns. While synthesized forms are widely available for purchase, the best antioxidants are obtained through...
Over the past few decades, researchers have found that fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, are correlated to health benefits. These health benefits include decreased risks for heart diseases, certain types of cancer and protection from...
The juices of fruits and vegetables with the highest concentrations of antioxidants offer the best protection against damage caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that naturally occur in your body. The best antioxidant juices contain 100...
Antioxidants work to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Free radicals, which are formed as byproducts of cellular functions, can attack and damage healthy cells by initiating oxidation reactions. Scientists speculate that these...
The Mayo Clinic website explains that antioxidants could lower the chances of a person developing chronic diseases, such as macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. The clinic emphasizes that antioxidants from the diet are a better...
The U.S. National Library of Medicine defines antioxidants as substances that may protect cells from the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are toxins produced when your body breaks down food or toxins absorbed from the environment such as...
Consuming a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals is important for a healthy body. Antioxidants function in your body to protect you from free radical damage. Free radicals are formed during food breakdown or exposure to toxic chemicals. They...
Many of the vitamins required by the body are antioxidants. These substances protect your cells from the harmful effects of free radicals -- agents that can cause cellular damage, infection and illness. Free radicals are formed by environmental...
Spices come from the seeds, bark and roots of plants that normally grow in regions with a warm climate. Spices contain antioxidants, which are compounds that protect cells from oxidation and free radical damage. Antioxidants may help prevent heart...
Antioxidants are very popular, and for good reason. They help to get rid of free radicals, which can attack cells in the body and cause damage that leads to disease. Antioxidants, which can be vitamins as well as minerals or plant-based...
Naturally occurring antioxidants help fight diseases in the body, boost immunity, and repair damaged cells. These antioxidants can be found in a variety of whole foods that nutritionists have been recommending for years, including fruits, legumes...
Antioxidants get a lot of press for their health-boosting properties, and whole oat groats also are widely promoted as a healthy food. Oat groats, like all whole food items, are not considered an antioxidant overall, but they do contain plenty of...
Turmeric, a member of the ginger family of herbs (Zingiberaceae), is a widely used herb that is native to the south of Asia. Also known as Indian saffron, it has long been used as both a culinary spice and for medicinal purposes. One of the...
Cellular processes such as oxidation produce harmful chemicals called free radicals. These radicals can damage cells and tissues throughout the body and are partly responsible for a variety of diseases. Antioxidants, chemical compounds that can...
Antioxidants are nutrients found in plant-based foods that promote a healthy immune system. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium and lycopene...
Soybeans are a nutritious legume with legendary preventive and curative powers that are the ongoing subject of scientific research. One area of real promise is soy’s ability to deliver antioxidants. Soy does contain nutrients that are...
Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that may play a role in maintaining health and preventing a number of devastating diseases. Eating a diet that includes generous amounts of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, as well as...
The front section of your eye contains a lens that sits just behind the iris. As you age, this lens may turn cloudy and yellow, resulting in a decline in your vision. In early stages, an update in your glasses prescription may improve your visual...
Whey protein is a group of globular proteins that are removed along with water when cow's milk is made into cheese. Whey is a highly nutritious source of dietary protein, with a variety of purported health benefits. Some scientific studies have...
Antioxidants protect your cells against free radicals, which are molecules formed in your body's natural process of oxidation, which have a missing electron. When any cell in your body loses an electron, the loss can alter the cell's structure and...
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