By Ada Méndez
HealthLifePro.com
Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit the damage caused by free radicals. They can protect and reverse some of these damages and raise your immune capacity.
The lack of antioxidants can affect our health in the following way:
• Premature aging.
• Problems in the nervous system (reflexes, memory and learning, even senile dementia).
• Problems in the cardiovascular system.
You can get most of these antioxidants by eating a healthy diet. This includes a mix of fruits and vegetables of different colors. Whole grains, seeds, and nuts also provide good nutrients.
- Vitamin A is found in milk, butter, eggs, and liver
- Vitamin C is found in most fruits and vegetables (berries, oranges, kiwis, melons and papayas; broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
- Vitamin E is found in some nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and peanuts).
- Beta carotene is found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables (peaches, apricots, papayas, mangoes and melons; carrots, peas, broccoli, squash, and sweet potatoes; beet greens, spinach, and kale).
- Lycopene is found in pink and red fruits and vegetables (pink grapefruit, watermelon, apricots, and tomatoes).
- Lutein is found in green leafy vegetables (spinach, cabbage, and kale; broccoli, corn, peas, papayas, and oranges).
- Selenium is found in pasta, bread, and cereals, including corn, wheat, and rice. You can find it in products of animal origin, such as meat, fish, turkey, and chicken. You can also find it in nuts, legumes, eggs, and cheese.
In certain cases, it may be necessary to take a nutritional supplement, which should be recommended by a professional. Whether due to excessive work or intellectual stress, stage of growth, pregnancy or chronic diseases using a good nutritional supplement can be an intelligent strategy
