Smoothies, Antioxidants and Healthy Eating
Smoothies can be a convenient way to take your nutrients on the run. The versatility of ingredients means smoothies can be infinitely tailored to your taste and preferences. Retail available smoothies, and smoothie products, usually contain pasteurized ingredients which means the fruits and/or superfoods predictably have a loss in some vital nutrients. The best choice is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )10 Easy and Great Health Foods From Your Pantry
These 10 great health foods meet at least three of the following criteria: (1) Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; (2) Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene; (3) May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Acai is the New Darling of the Antioxidant World
A grove of Acai Palms in Brazil Acai is the new darling in the antioxidant world. Acai is a dark purple fruit smaller than the size of a grape and consists of a seed mostly covered in a small amount of pulp. This fruit grows on the Acai Palm tree and is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Free Radicals Are Unpaired Electrons
Free radicals are unpaired electrons which, in your body, attack healthy cells so they can acquire the healthy cell’s electrons. The healthy cells then become free radicals as well. This multiplication of free radicals can lead to aging, cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative problems. Ingestion of antioxidants, or foods rich in antioxidants, [...]
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