Nutraspecs Power of Antioxidants for Anti-Aging…
Everyone wants to grow old gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way to maintain that healthy glow. The way to make peace with age can be found in the types of foods that we eat and the miracle ingredient they contain.
These hidden “miracles” are called antioxidants. They have graced the pages of magazines, medical journals and every product from hand creams to supplemental pills. But what are antioxidants and what can they do to keep us looking our best?
Antioxidants are substances that fight the aging process that goes on in our bodies. They are not produced by the body so to get the benefit of these power-packed substances we must ingest them. A variety of foods contain antioxidants.As do liquid supplements.(But liquid supplements are more concentrated) thus,being absorbed into our bloodstream at a faster and much more efficient rate.
Let’s go back to the beginning. The body continually replenishes its cells. Through a process called cellular metabolism, the body produces energy, more cells and repairs any damage. One by-product of cellular metabolism is ,unstable molecules called “free radicals”.
Free radicals are molecules that damage your body. They are unstable because they are missing an electron. To obtain another electron and become stable, free radicals will steal electrons from other cells. That theft, damages the cells in a variety of ways.
The results make visible and invisible changes to our bodies. The development of conditions and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis and neurological deficiencies may begin to affect us as we age. Also, thinner skin, wrinkles and brittle bones are a problem. Free radicals enter our body from outside sources as well: cigarette smoke, radiation and the sun’s UV rays. The more free radicals we encounter, the greater the damage that can be done.
Antioxidants have been shown to be of great help in the free radical problem. Antioxidant substances combine with free radicals and neutralize them. Once they are neutralized, they can no longer do any damage. Scientists do not have any idea of a recommended daily dose of antioxidants to correct free radical damage and the diseases that come with age, but they do know that eating foods rich in antioxidants makes a huge difference in how we live,or survive.
Where do we find antioxidants? They are all around us. Look no further than your local farmer’s market or produce aisle in the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables contain the principle sources of antioxidants.Fresh and organic Vegetables of course. But even better are Frozen Organic vegetables,why? Frozen vegetables are harvested,cleaned and “Flash Frozen” within minutes of being picked.Fruits also. Thus ,these freshly harvested and cleaned fruits and veggies keep 70% or more of their nutrients intact… Fruits and vegetables that you find at your average and above average supermarkets have been harvested days,if not weeks ago.Thus losing 70% and more of their nutrients.Well,except for the quantity of fiber in some,they really have no nutrients left in them.That is sad…
Antiaging antioxidant foods
Examples of antioxidants include:
* Vitamin C
* Vitamin A
* Vitamin E
* Lutein
* Lycopene
* Beta-carotene
Certain minerals like zinc and selenium also function in the body. They are not antioxidants but they boost the immune system to fight against free radical damage.
Antioxidants are also found in nuts, legumes, cold water fish, seafood and red meat. So, eating a varied diet of fruits, vegetables and the foods just named will increase the amount of antioxidants in your system and help reduce the incidents of disease. Eating fruits and vegetables in their natural form (frozen is best)instead of juices brings the benefit of other nutrients found in the foods. Mixing whole frozen fruits and veggies in a blender is the best way to get your daily nutrients.A little yogurt and some fat free organic milk mixed in does wonders.
Healthy Foods can do more than just stave off hunger. Natural substances found in them can help us to live longer and stay free of the viruses that cause diseases leading to premature aging,and in some cases , death.
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