Tag: Antioxidant foods
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10 Healthy Foods for Seniors

All the vital organs of the human body as we age, especially after the age of 50, begin to lose some of their functionality. More obvious changes besides changes in the skin are the weakening of the immune system, the decline in kidney function, changes in our nervous and digestive/gastrointestinal systems. In order for these…
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Walnuts

Walnuts have a high antioxidant activity. Their antioxidant activity comes mainly from vitamin E, melatonin and polyphenols (a class of substances that act as antioxidants by neutralizing harmful free radicals, which increase the risk of inflammation and chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases). Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, providing 2.5 gr. per…
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ANTIOXIDANT FOODS

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…