So forget the expensive treatments and look in your fridge, read the labels to limit toxic exposure, load up
on your antioxidants with smart food choices, and remember to take it easy.
Not exact matches
Throw in spinach (and even beets) for their nitrates, which boost bloodflow to the brain, add tomatoes
with their protective, free radical zapping
antioxidants, and splash
on some dressing made
with yet another brain superfood, extra virgin olive oil.
Navy beans — those cute little beans that just happen to be loaded
with fiber and
antioxidants — are perfect for taking
on the woodsy flavor of rosemary in this delicious soup.
Depending
on the serving size, it can also supplement your diet
with a good source of protein and
antioxidants.
Plant based diets are packed
with fiber,
antioxidants and vitamins and minerals and replacing your regular meals
with one or two meatless meals each week can have a positive impact
on your health.
This is one of the reasons (along
with getting a variety of vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants) that you need to eat from a wide variety of vegan protein sources, rather than relying
on a few go - to foods.
Plus, the world's most popular beverage, is packed
with an abundance of
antioxidants (varies
on the type of tea) to help boost immunity and optimize overall health and well - being.
On days when I think we don't get enough, I also love to hydrate
with my favorite mineral and
antioxidant drink.
It's full of
antioxidants and pairs well
with any berries you have
on hand.
Because sweet potatoes are available in many countries
on a virtual year - round basis, their ability to provide us
with a key
antioxidant like beta - carotene makes them a standout
antioxidant food.
I chose mine
with an eye towards superfoods (the berries, nuts and seeds that are extra nutritious, anti-inflammatory and high in
antioxidants) and based
on what was available at the store in town.
They're packed
with fiber and vitamin C, and recent research has focused
on polyphenols found in apples, which may serve as
antioxidants, blood sugar regulators, and cholesterol reducers.
The goal is to hopefully help inspire some of you to include more beans, lentils and such into your weekly meals, and something tells me that a few of you are already
on board:) In case you need any convincing, think of pulses as protein, fiber and
antioxidant - packed little superfoods, but minus the hefty price tag that usually comes
with most superfoods.
Berries are one of my favorite foods to reduce stress because of their high
antioxidant content, including vitamin C. They're also very low
on the glycemic index, low in sugar, and are extremely good sources of fiber along
with antioxidants.
They can also be enjoyed
with some of my lemon and blueberry ice - cream, nut butter, simple berries for an
antioxidant hit or even
on their own!
It can help stabilize blood sugar levels, filled
with antioxidants, high fiber, doesn't have gluten and so
on.
Here they're taking the stereotypical health food oatmeal and combining it
with a mixture of berries, which consistently rank high
on the
antioxidant meter.
Blueberries are loaded
with a wide rand of
antioxidants that help me stay healthy
on the inside and out and, as
with most berries, are relatively low
on the glycemic scale compared to many fruits.
On top of being packed
with omega - 3 fatty acids, chia seeds offer a healthy dose of
antioxidants, calcium and fiber.
Load up
on green tea
antioxidants, hydrate
with electrolyte - filled coconut water, and cool off
with cucumber, lime, and gut - soothing aloe vera.
Blood oranges are a fun citrus twist
on the regular variety this time of year and pack a little extra
antioxidants with them.
It provides 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (based
on Canada's Food Guide) and it's packed
with vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants and fibre.
Laboratory tests done at the University of the Philippines back in 2006
on our traditionally made virgin coconut oil showed that the
antioxidant levels were tested to consistently be about twice as high as the local brands of «virgin» coconut oil that were machine - made and supposedly produced
with «no heat.»
Sunday I had
on my yoga gear, I put
on some of my favorite tunes, and I sat outside
on my balcony
with my pups while I grazed
on a big bowl of this Spinach Berry
Antioxidant Salad.
Based
on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center
on Aging, Boston, blueberries are among the fruits
with the highest
antioxidant activity.
The vibrant colors going
on in this salad indicate that it's loaded
with phytochemicals (
antioxidants), vitamins and minerals.
Matcha has incredible health benefits — think green tea
on steroids
with 137x the
antioxidants, like EGCG — the polyphenol in green tea associated
with weight loss, disease prevention and cancer protection among other health benefits.
Clinical studies have shown that
antioxidants with impressive anti-inflammatory effects
on the body are present in green coffee extract and readily absorbed.
Chia seeds have recently exploded
on the health scene and for great reason — chia seeds are nutrient dense, loaded
with antioxidants and are high in fibre, protein and omega - 3 fatty acids.
The title of the study is: Dietary Supplementation
with Virgin Coconut Oil Improves Lipid Profile and Hepatic
Antioxidant Status and Has Potential Benefits
on Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Normal Rats.
Made
with antioxidant - rich, organic green tea and hydrating organic coconut oil, the gentle formula can be used daily
on your face and body.
Thankfully, it didn't take much coaxing to sip
on this delicious,
antioxidant - packed smoothie
with a host of health and beauty benefits.
While studies examining effects of chia
on blood sugar control are ongoing, the protein, heart - healthy fats, fiber, and
antioxidants found in chia seeds are beneficial for people
with diabetes — especially those who want to keep heart - disease risks low and achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
Nutrition is perhaps one of the greatest influences
on your mood and can be avoided
with healthy fats and
antioxidants.
Not only are these paleo carrot cake energy balls the perfect snack
on the go, they are great for a healthy treat packed
with vitamins A and K and
antioxidants.
And
with lots of
antioxidant ingredients, fill free to enjoy these as an
on - the - go snack too!
On the off chance you're not familiar
with matcha, it's a fine green powder that's ground from the highest quality green tea plants and contains a whopping 10x the
antioxidant benefits of regular green tea.
With so many
antioxidants, no wonder those ancient Greeks could take
on Medusa.
Our skin depend
on antioxidants, and Vitamin C is one of the most efficient
antioxidant known, so this juice has lots of it from the oranges and pomegranate, and together
with the beta - carotene from carrots, and the anti-inflammatory powers of ginger, make this juice a super great option to make you feel and look fantastic!
After recently snacking
on some pumpkin seeds, I had the deliciously «crazy» idea to turn them into pumpkin seed butter!Flavor aside, pumpkin seeds have an impressive nutrient profile, packed
with protein, fiber, heart - healthy omega - 3 fats, vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, copper, tryptophan, and immune - boosting
antioxidants that have been shown to promote everything from optimal cardiovascular and liver health, to strong hair, to insomnia prevention.The following recipe is just about as simple as it gets.
Blueberries are not only delicious, they're low
on the glycemic index, contain loads of fiber, and are packed
with plant phenols and
antioxidants.
Laboratory tests done
on our Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, for example, have shown that levels of the polyphenol
antioxidants are higher than coconut oils that are produced
with (supposedly) no heat - in some cases twice as high.
Our fresh almonds are sliced
with their nutrient - rich skin still
on to pack an extra punch of
antioxidants.
Bananas
with spots
on their skin are the healthiest of all, being even more packed
with antioxidants and easier to digest.
Organic,
antioxidant - rich blueberries blended
with coconut blossom sugar and thickened
with omega - 3 packed chia seeds, and our creamy coconut yogurt
on top.
Here's a nutritious and delicious decadent twist
on your standard afternoon snack: Stir in protein packed chocolate protein powder and
antioxidant - rich cacao powder for rich, chocolate flavor and top off the creamy whole grain oats
with your favorite sweet berries and shaved dark chocolate.
This sweet treat is decadently exotic, paired
with antioxidant - rich pomegranates and heart - healthy pistachios for a unique take
on a classic chocolate mousse.
I love all the bright colors and vibrant flavors
on Eating Bird Food's
Antioxidant Salad
with Blueberry Tahini Dressing.
Lentils are a powerhouse food, loaded
with vitamins, protein and
antioxidants, but they can taste pretty bland
on their own.
With Gerber stages, the baby food's nutrient contents are designed accordingly with the focus on the following nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxida
With Gerber stages, the baby food's nutrient contents are designed accordingly
with the focus on the following nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxida
with the focus
on the following nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and
antioxidants.