Our bodies contain millions of cells that need healthy building materials to do their jobs. They get those healthy building materials from healthy food. Burning sugars, carbohydrates and proteins in our body consumes oxygen, producing by-products called free radicals. Too much sunlight, stress, cigarette smoke, sugars, alcohol ... also creates excess free radicals. Well, the role of antioxidants is to render the free radicals harmless. Because an overdose of these free radicals is linked to all kinds of diseases: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, inflammation, strokes ...
How can one obtain those antioxidants?
To start with, ensure you consume a broad range of nutritious meals. Happily, plenty of antioxidant-rich options can be found in tasty food choices.
Vegetables
Here are the top superfoods! Particularly those with vibrant colors. Simply opt for dishes that mainly comprise vegetables; there’s a wide variety available.
Fruit
Every fruit has antioxidants, but certain types have significantly higher levels. Leading the pack are berries from the forest as well as tiny red fruits. Avocados, unripe figs, and pomegranates also rank high. Opt for organic versions whenever possible and try consuming them along with their skin.
Herbs and spices
Use these abundantly in the kitchen as they are absolute hits! Basil, savory, chilli powder, tarragon, ginger, curry, garlic, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, oregano, parsley, mint and thyme.
Sprouts
These are nutrient-packed bombs filled with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. We ought to consume far greater quantities of these essential components. The top-selling item is broccoli sprouts. Researchers indicate that the benefits from consuming broccoli sprouts last in our system for multiple days. To illustrate, just 30 grams of these sprouts can provide as many nutrients as found in 600 grams of regular broccoli.
Nuts
Select raw, untreated nuts such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans.
Bittersweet chocolate (over 70%)
Delicious and nutritious, though certainly in moderation. It includes magnesium as well as numerous antioxidants.
The same applies to raw cacao powder. With this, you can create delicious treats without feeling guilty!
Kernels and seeds
The toppings include sesame seeds and hemp seeds. These can be added to smoothies, soups, and salads.
But, first useful your vegetables in great variety and only then choose superfoods!
(FVDV for Ainoti/Illustration picture: Photo by Jannis Brandt on Unsplash)
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