Good Sources of Antioxidants
I am aware that I need to publish articles for my site far more frequently, but I never seem to have enough spare time and I regularly fail in my targets. But the site needs working on, so here is an article I have just done on my favorite subject. Luckily, I forced myself to do a large amount of study recently, so hopefully I will be writing many more articles before long. So, lets not delay, here is the article for today..
I put this on paper as I expect it should help you while you undertake to do it for yourself.
Antioxidants are substances that help our bodies fight free radicals-natural but toxic chemical reactions that occur in our bodies and damage our cells. Different antioxidants combat different free radicals, so it's wise to know and use a wide range of antioxidant foods and vitamins that help preserve health and vitality.
These thoughts may appear cliched, but for a number of people I know it is far from apparent.
Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant vitamin. Foods that contain the antioxidant properties of Vitamin C include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, cantaloupe, many leafy greens, broccoli and peppers. Beta carotene, found in carrots, is another antioxidant nutrient.
Garlic is another food known for its antioxidant properties. Garlic actually has many healthy properties and can even be used as an antibacterial.
I trust I am not confusing you, as it is something I believe strongly in.
I hope I am making things clear here, English is not my best language and now and again I might express things in a somewhat clumsy style, but the opinions are very comprehensible in my head.
Berries of almost every type are excellent antioxidants. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries all have antioxidant properties.
There are probably several people i know who quarrel with my opinions here, but I can only speak for myself and
hope it is useful for some.
Although cooking can dilute the nutrients in food, most foods have more than enough to last. The antioxidant properties of red grapes are even found in wine, so it's not necessary to eat raw foods in order to get antioxidant benefits.
There are almost certainly several ways to deal with this, and my opinion is possibly no better than anyone elses, but, clearly, it is the only position I can talk about with confidence.
And speaking of antioxidants that you can drink, don't forget about tea. All different kinds of tea have these good-for-you properties, not just green tea, as was originally thought.
While nutritional supplements are available to help us get the nutrients we aren't getting from food, the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day (especially if those vegetables are broccoli and spinach) should provide most of the antioxidants you need. Especially for children, it's wise not to get in the habit of relying on supplements when a naturally varied diet can provide for most nutritional needs. As we get older, however, it may become necessary to supplement certain vitamins and minerals; for example, some older people lose the ability to naturally synthesize enough Vitamin B12. Vitamin D is another vitamin that may need to be supplemented in older people. Your doctor can do blood tests to determine if you could benefit from vitamin supplementation.
I know many people will disagree, but I must write from my own experience in these matters.
Ok, I have completed one more essay, I trust you found it useful and that you are able to practice what you read here in your daily life. Thanks for reading.