Antioxidant food against free radicals
Antioxidants are substances that we find naturally in most of the vegetables, which are nutrients capable of blocking those negative effects of many aggressions that our body suffers daily, and that generate free radicals, known for their harmful effects.
That is, they are able to prevent cellular oxidation caused by free radicals, which tend to multiply when, for example, we follow an unhealthy lifestyle, based on a nutritionally inadequate diet, we feel stressed, we are sedentary, and we abuse alcohol and tobacco.
Its effects on health are obvious: they help prevent cellular oxidation caused by free radicals; an oxidation that by the way, accelerates aging and can cause mutations in cells that could in turn cause degenerative diseases or cancer.
That is why it is very important to know what the antioxidant-rich foods:
- Fruits: red fruits (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries), citrus fruits (oranges, lemons and clementines), grapes and avocado stand out.
- Vegetables and greens: tomatoes are especially rich in lycopene, garlic provides allicin and cabbages provide an interesting amount of flavonoids.
From a nutritional point of view, we must also pay attention to antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C (citrus, tomato and broccoli), vitamin E (sunflower oil, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts and olive oil) and carotenoids (papaya , carrot), as well as antioxidant minerals, highlighting especially selenium (brown rice, garlic, oats and wheat germ) and zinc (whole wheat, oats, fish, nuts, meat and chicken).
When it comes to the healthiest and antioxidant-rich drinks, the following stand out:
- Tea: it is a drink very rich in catechins and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants.
- Wine: Contains tannins, a substance that helps clean arteries. Of course, should always be drunk in moderation.
As we see, follow a antioxidant food against free radicals is easy, as long as we follow every day a healthy diet based on natural, fresh and healthy foods.
It is also essential to follow a healthy lifestyle, practicing daily physical exercise and moving away from harmful habits such as alcohol and tobacco.
Images | Karen H / Matthew Kenwrick This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Nutritionist. We advise you to consult your trusted Nutritionist.
