Diet gun

Antioxidants are substances that protect our cells from the effects of free radicals thus contributing to disease prevention.

Free radicals are produced by our body itself, mainly during metabolism.

The accumulation of too many free radicals in the body is known as oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress is believed to be the main cause of worsening diseases such as memory loss, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, type II diabetes, cancer.

There is our natural defense, but it has been proven that some foods help with this purpose, as they are rich in antioxidants.

Foods that contain antioxidant ingredients (such as polyphenols, luteolin, lupeol, genistein, resveratrol, lycopene, etc.) are the following

VEGETABLES
Artichokes, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, peppers, celery, tomatoes.

FRUITS
Watermelon, apricot, avocado, grapefruit, pomegranate, papaya, mango, fig.

SPICES
Basil, cloves, bay leaves, thyme, turmeric, flaxseed, oregano, saffron.

VARIOUS
Green tea, red wine, cocoa.

TO AVOID
Swordfish, bluefin tuna, eel, salmon (due to their high content of toxic heavy metals)

Grilled foods over charcoal or in a wok (high temperatures and carcinogens develop).