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Antioxidant Foods

Fruits

Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Cranberries, Prunes, Purple grapes, Raisin, Raspberries and Strawberries.
 

Veggies

Broccoli, Bok choy, Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic, Kale, Spinach, Squash, Sweet potatoes   and Tomatoes.

Blueberries May Reverse Ageing Process

Antioxidants help in neutralizing free radicals which otherwise would have caused cell damages and stress.



Blueberries are rich antioxidants that delayed age-related disorder for example lack of co-ordination and loss of balance.



Blueberry extract had maximum effect on reversing ageing decline.



The flavonoids and beta-carotene in blueberry have anti-inflammatory effect and may help in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Strawberries and spinach extract also can help prevent onset of age-related defects.

Spinach: The Health Powerhouse

It is a super veggies that contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that protects you from many diseases and has super healing power. When spinach is cooked with a little olive oil its disease-fighting properties are enhanced and it lowers risk of colon cancer, cataracts, heart disease, stroke, depression, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, hip fractures and birth defects.

Orange Protects Your Heart and Fights Cancer –
Besides providing Vitamin C, folic acid and numerous flavonoids, oranges also boost the good HDL cholesterol. These compounds are known to prevent cholesterol oxidation and thereby reduce risk of coronary events.

Oranges keep athersclerosis away.



People who eat oranges for several months were less likely to get colon cancer, because compounds in oranges discourage cancer growth on the colon lining. Oranges can also suppress breast, lung and prostate cancer.

Protecting Your Eyesight With Veggies –

Kale and spinach are rich antioxidants and provide protection against age-related cataract and blindness caused by macular degeneration. Broccoli, collards, corn, lettuce and turnip greens are also high in vision protecting antioxidants.

Broccoli Beats The Big Three –

Broccoli and broccoli sprouts are rich antioxidants that fight against cancer-forming radicals by boosting the body’s defense mechanism. It also reduces inflammation, risk of high B.P., heart disease and stroke.

10 Antioxidants that have shown extremely high anti-cancer activity are Soybeans, Brussels sprouts, celery, cilantro, ginger, licorice, mushrooms, onions, parsley and parsnips.

 
 
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