Antioxidants are very important because help protect our cells and tissues from free radical damage, hence the importance of taking plenty of antioxidants.
Free radicals are unstable and highly reactive molecules that are produced naturally in our body as a result of normal metabolic processes or as a result of external factors such as sun exposure, smoking and pollution.
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When there is an excess of free radicals in the body, they can damage cells and tissues, which can contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. Antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals, thus protecting our cells and tissues from damage.
Antioxidants are found in a variety of foods, especially in colorful fruits and vegetables. Some of the most common antioxidants include:
1- Vitamin C (fruits such as citrus fruits, strawberries ... vegetables such as peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, roasted potatoes ... ....)
2- Vitamin E (seed oils, olive oil, nuts, avocado, canned food, etc),
3- Beta-carotene (pumpkin, mango, papaya, carrot, carrot, pineapple, melon, orange, tomato, watermelon and bell pepper, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach...)
4- Selenium (fish and red meat or poultry, vegetables, seafood, eggs, tuna, garlic, mushrooms, grains or cereals...)
5- They can also be found in dietary supplements such as the curcumin, of turmeric, of which you are I have spoken on my instagram .
However, it is important to keep in mind that taking antioxidant supplements in excess can be harmful and excessive consumption is not recommended. It is better to obtain antioxidants from a healthy and varied diet, Do you now understand the importance of taking in plenty of antioxidants in the most natural way possible?
So I recommend you to follow the example of my new varied and balanced menu every week, to follow it or to get ideas.
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