Go Ape **** For Antioxidants!
The latest nutrition buzz surrounding Antioxidants is NO joke!
Scientific evidence has shown diets high in these free-radical fighting properties boost overall health and prevent disease like cancer and other chronic illness.
So, what IS an Antioxidant?
Let's break it down...
An antioxidant is a molecule that stops the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, leading to chain reactions that may damage cells. Antioxidants like ascorbic acid (vitamin C) terminate these potentially harmful chain reactions.
Other Benefits:
increase body awareness
sharpen focus, conentration and ability to relax
release chronic tension and harmful stress
enhance functional fitness
reconnect the mind and body
recover from an injury
heal emotional trauma
boost energy levels
improve circulation
better quality of sleep
increase strength, flexibility, and endurance
Now, let's take a look at some whole foods that provide these power enhancing nutrients:
And, if you are a coffee lover like me, celebrate because Antioxidants are found in coffee beans, too!!
Let's cheers over a Vitamix® Red Juice,
hooray for antioxidants and good health!
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