Natures Real Fountain of Youth…Antioxidants and their sources in common Food items…every one can live long now…:k:
No more excuses!..
**Antioxidants By Nutrient Type **
**Function(Brown) **Good Food Sources(Green)
Carotenoids Helps form vitamin A, which does the following:
- Promotes normal vision
- Promotes cell and tissue growth and health
- Prevents infections of the genital, respiratory and urinary tract as well as of the skin, mouth, stomach and intestines
- Reduces some cancer and aging-related disease risks
Apricots, cantaloupes, red and yellow peppers, sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes, broccoli, spinach and other greens
Vitamin C
- Prevents infection by stimulating antibody production
- Forms collagen, a connective tissue that holds muscles, bones and other tissues together
- Prevents bruising by promoting the health of blood vessels
- Helps with absorption of iron and folate from plant foods like raisins, beans and peanut butter
- Attacks free radicals in body fluids and reduces the risk of cataract development
- Promotes gum health
Guavas, red and green peppers, papayas, oranges, orange juice, broccoli, kohlrabies, strawberries, grapefruits, cantaloupes, tomatoes, tomato juice, mangoes and greens
Vitamin E
- Prevents the breakdown of bad cholesterol, which leads to arterial plaque
- May protect from some forms of cancer
Wheat germ, seeds, hazelnuts, almonds, whole grain products, peanut butter, vegetable oils and foods made with vegetable oils like salad dressings and margarine
Selenium
- Works with vitamin E to protect against heart disease
- Aids in cell growth
- Boosts immune function
Brazil nuts, seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, pasta, cottage cheese and bread
Magnesium
- Serves as an enzyme in many of the body’s chemical reactions
- Signals muscle and nerve action
- Serves as a component to bone
Spinach, peanut butter, pecans, black eyed peas, lima beans, parsnips and whole wheat bread and pasta
Copper
- Helps make hemoglobin
- Serves as an enzyme in many of the body’s chemical reactions
- Helps produce energy in body cells
Beef liver, clams, sunflower seeds, peanuts and canned mushrooms
Zinc
- Promotes tissue growth and repair as well as cell reproduction
- Serves as an enzyme in many of the body’s chemical reactions
Meat, seafood, liver, wheat bran, black eyed peas, almonds, milk and tofu
Antioxidants include plant chemicals called phytochemicals that fight disease. Lycopene (tomatoes) and liminoids (oranges) are among many phytochemicals that are found in the foods above. Additionally, red grape juice, tea and chocolates are all sources of antioxidants that are at the top of MyPyramid. So, drink unsweetened teas, occasionally enjoy a couple of pieces of high-quality dark chocolate and limit your intake of red wine to one glass per day for women and two for men. There are also many supplements that contain these nutrients, but it is always best to get them from food.
Cut your disease risks by enjoying a variety of antioxidant-rich foods. Drinking from the fountain of youth is as simple as munching on a red pepper.
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100130737
…All the benefit in Red Wine is only in the color…so just drink grape juice…No need to drink juice of roughtten fruit…