To keep our antioxidant network strong and effective, we must constantly replenish the antioxidants we lose every second of every day as we carry on our normal activities. What we can eat can make a huge difference in our ability to maintain the antioxidant advantage and keep our bodies and mind functioning at optimal levels.
There are fruits and vegetable rich in antioxidant that can serve everyday. Apples, berries, carrots, citrus fruits, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage), dried fruits, garlic and onions, greens, red grapes and wine, sesame oil and seeds, soy foods, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tea, turmeric, walnuts, and winter squashes - they are all pack in anti oxidants.
Of course there is no substitute for a healthy, well balanced diet. Supplements can help enhance the health benefits of foods, but they cannot do job alone. Eat an assortment of brightly colored fruits and vegetables daily to ensure that you are getting a full range of phytochemicals. Limit fat consumption i your daily foods. Raw, unhydrogenated oils such as canola oil, olive oil, flaxseed oil and peanut oil are the healthiest. Solid fats, such as stick margarine and butter, should be avoided because they promote the formation of disease promoting fats.
