{"id":931,"date":"2008-08-11T10:23:49","date_gmt":"2008-08-11T15:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/these-foods-pack-a-mighty-punch-of-antioxidants\/"},"modified":"2008-08-11T10:23:49","modified_gmt":"2008-08-11T15:23:49","slug":"these-foods-pack-a-mighty-punch-of-antioxidants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/these-foods-pack-a-mighty-punch-of-antioxidants\/","title":{"rendered":"These Foods Pack a Mighty Punch of Antioxidants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antioxidants work wonders in your body!\u00a0 In our body, we have unstable, harmful molecules known as free radicals that, if left in this unstable stage, can cause severe damage to cells and can eventually lead to serious health complications like cancer, heart disease, etc.\u00a0 Antioxidants help stabilize these free radicals, thus preventing damage in the body.\u00a0 Most well know antioxidants include: vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene, lycopene<\/a>, and selenium.\u00a0 The best way to guarantee you are receiving these powerhouse antioxidants is by eating plenty of fruits and veggies.\u00a0 A good thing to remember is to eat the colors of the rainbow\u2026 eat fruits and veggies in every color of the rainbow.\u00a0 This will ensure you are receiving all the antioxidants your body can handle.<\/p>\n

Examples of antioxidant food sources<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"antioxidants\"<\/p>\n

Vitamin A and Beta-carotene<\/strong>
\nFood sources: fortified cereals, broccoli, carrots, tomato juice, beef liver, sweet potatoes, mango<\/p>\n

Vitamin C<\/strong>
\nFood sources: bell peppers, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, green leafy veggies, kiwi, broccoli<\/p>\n

Vitamin E<\/strong>
\nFood sources: fortified cereals, nuts, seeds, oils, green leafy veggies<\/p>\n

Lycopene<\/strong>
\nFoods sources: tomatoes, tomato processed foods, watermelon, grapefruit<\/p>\n

Selenium<\/strong>
\nFoods sources: Brazil nuts, meats, tuna, eggs, fish<\/p>\n

Make it a point to eat plenty of fruits, veggies, and whole-wheat.\u00a0 This will help guarantee you are getting plenty of nutrients and the antioxidants your body needs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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