These phytonutrients
work as antioxidants in our body fighting off free radicals and the damage they cause which can lead to a whole host of chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's to name a few.
Sunflower seeds (as well as sunflower butter) are rich with vitamin e. Vitamin e is a fat - soluble nutrient that acts
as an antioxidant in the body, fighting free radicals and naturally slowing the aging of cells.
Blueberries are a great source of anthocyanidin compounds, which act
as antioxidants in the body to prevent deterioration of cells from aging, disease, free radicals, toxins, and other harmful disruptions.
Parsley is a rich source of flavenoids, plant pigments that function
as antioxidants in our bodies, helping to fight off free radicals that cause damage to our cells.
P Parsley: is a rich source of flavenoids, plant pigments that function
as antioxidants in our bodies, helping to fight off free radicals that cause damage to our cells.
Selenium also acts
as an antioxidant in the body and may help reduce inflammation that can specifically impact the thyroid.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water - soluble nutrient that acts
as an antioxidant in the body.
Mango Mango is not only good for your digestive tract, it also supports your overall health with an array of vitamins such as A and D, with Vitamin A acting
as an antioxidant in the body.
Bok Choy Part of the cruciferous vegetable family, bok choy is full of important vitamins that act
as antioxidants in the body.
Vitamin C's magic comes from its ability to 1) function
as an antioxidant in your body, which protects your skin from free radical damage, 2) reduce the stress hormone cortisol, the villain behind stress related acne breakouts, and 3) function as a cofactor in the creation of collagen, a protein that is vital for strong skin.
Vitamin C acts
as an antioxidant in the body to protect your cells from damage and aids in keeping your immune system healthy.
Vitamin E acts
as an antioxidant in your body.
Chocolate contains a unique phytochemical called flavan -3-ol, which acts
as an antioxidant in the body.
The most notable one among these is anthocyanins, which give acai berries their deep purple color and act
as antioxidants in the body.
Another health benefit of macadamia nuts comes from their content of flavonoids, which act
as antioxidants in our body.
Blueberries are a great source of anthocyanidin compounds, which act
as antioxidants in the body to prevent deterioration of cells from aging, disease, free radicals, toxins, and other harmful disruptions.
The primary purpose of Vitamin E is to act
as an antioxidant in the body and in the food.