Natural antioxidants. We often hear about antioxidants. These are substances present in numerous foods, which help the body to fight free radicals, prevent aging and keep tissues healthy. Antioxidants, with particular reference to polyphenols and flavonoids, protect eye and vision health, improve circulation and promote heart and blood vessel health. Here are some foods that are high in antioxidants.
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We often hear about antioxidants. What are they? These are substances present in numerous foods, which help the body to counteract the free radicals, to prevent aging and to maintain healthy tissues.
- antioxidants, with special reference to polyphenols and flavonoids, they protect the health of the eyes and sight, improve circulation and promote the well-being of the heart and blood vessels. Here are some of the most antioxidant-rich foods.
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Kiwi
Kiwifruit is one of the richest fruits in antioxidants. Its primacy is given by the high presence of polyphenols, which are able to protect us from aging and degenerative diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. It is the quality kiwi gold to contain a higher rate of polyphenols than the common green kiwi. We take advantage of the benefits of this fruit when it is in season: from November to June.
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Green tea
Green tea is a real one natural concentrate of antioxidants, among which we find polyphenols, bioflavonoids and tannins. It can be enjoyed both in winter and in summer, in home version. Regular consumption of green tea can bring numerous benefits to our body: it remineralizes and tones bones, skin and hair, strengthens the immune system, facilitates digestion and reduces the absorption of sugar.
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pomegranate
Pomegranate has a very high concentration of antioxidants, even higher than green tea. Among the antioxidants contained in pomegranate we find the flavonoids, which protect the heart and arteries and which have anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective properties. Thanks to ellagic acid, pomegranate helps us fight free radicals.
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Blueberries, red fruits and Acai berries
The blueberries show strong antioxidant properties. The content of beneficial substances is higher in wild blueberries, which are thought to be nutritionally better than greenhouse-grown blueberries. The antioxidant power of blueberries is due to their content of flavonoids, which help us prevent metabolic, degenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, they protect us from cancer. They are rich in all antioxidants berries and Red fruits, including strawberries e cherries. Among the fruits rich in antioxidants similar to blueberries we find the bacche di acai, considered beneficial for their anti-inflammatory properties and cancer.
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Graviola
La soursop it's a tropical fruit with very soft pulp to which they are attributed important anticancer properties, especially from the point of view of prevention. The benefits of Graviola in fighting tumors are due to its rich in antioxidants. Some of them in fact represent cytotoxic substances able to fight cancer cells. Graviola also has antibacterial properties and promotes digestion.
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Avocado
Avocado is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E, antioxidant substances that help our body get rid of free radicals, delaying the aging of tissues. The oil extracted from this fruit has a marked antioxidant content. Recent studies have indicated theolive oil like a real good for health, able to counteract the ravages of time in a natural mood. Its pigments could represent a new frontier in the treatment of degenerative diseases.
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carrots
The presence of vitamin C and beta-carotene makes carrots into vegetables particularly rich in antioxidants. According to recent studies, eating carrots prolongs life. Scientists have found that elevated levels of carotene in the blood are inversely associated with the risk of premature death, with particular reference to cardiovascular disease and tumors. In general, eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy and prevent premature death.
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes are famous for their wealth of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Thanks to lycopene, they are considered a beneficial food to protect our body fromictus. A high percentage of lycopene in the blood can prevent cardiovascular disease. Eating tomatoes is also helpful in counteracting the cholesterol and high pressure. The content of lycopene of tomatoes is equal to 11 mg / 100 g in the pulp and 54 mg / 100 g in the peel. The concentration of antioxidants was assessed as top in organic tomatoes.
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Cocoa and chocolate
The antioxidant power of chocolate is guaranteed by the presence of cacao, a food rich in flavonoids. The best chocolate is the one with the highest cocoa content and the lowest presence of refined sugars. We are referring above all to extra-dark bitter chocolate. The best cocoa comes from organic farming and is grown according to ethical criteria. Cocoa, with its natural antioxidants, guarantees a good mood and regulates cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Goji
Le Goji berries are distinguished by their high content of natural antioxidants, which make them a valuable aid in fighting free radicals, with a beneficial effect both for the body's tissues and in the prevention of tumor diseases related to the skin. According to the most recent studies, goji berries are able to slow down the multiplication of cancer cells. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are useful for protecting vision.
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Marta Albè
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