{"id":61798,"date":"2016-12-30T12:45:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T19:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=61798"},"modified":"2024-02-26T06:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:23:02","slug":"5-ways-to-fight-free-radicals-and-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-ways-to-fight-free-radicals-and-why-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Fight Free Radicals And Why It\u2019s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Antioxidants <\/strong>are some of the most important substances you can have in your body. They help to fight free radicals in the body<\/strong> and they help to nourish bodily tissues and cells. Some of the most popular antioxidants are vitamins C<\/a> & E, which help to remove oxidizing agents from living organisms, i.e. foods that you eat. But why are antioxidants so important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Standard American Diet (SAD)\u00a0is replete with fat, sugar, and salt, all of which can affect blood sugar levels<\/a>. They can also increase the amount of free radicals in the body. Let\u2019s get one thing straight: Free radicals are not radically far out, man. Not all free radicals are damaging<\/strong>. In fact, the formation of free radicals helps to oxidize the nutrients in food into chemical energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The accumulation <\/strong>of free radicals, however, can affect our health. They can prevent cells from developing properly and they can even damage cell growth. Too many free radicals in the body can lead to cell mutation, which can lead to cancer<\/a>, heart disease<\/a>, and diabetes<\/a>. To stop these free radicals from damaging the body, incorporate some of the following tips into your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The holidays aren\u2019t completely over, which means that rich foods that are high in carbs, sugars, and fat are still abundant. These foods promote the accumulation of free radicals in the body, so try to avoid them at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antioxidants<\/a> are the soldiers that fight free radicals in the body. Without getting into too much science, they help prevent cellular damage that free radicals cause. Berries, citrus fruit, green leafy veggies, sprouts, mangos, tomatoes, and cabbage are great foods that contain antioxidants. Any fruit, vegetable, nut, or seed that has vitamin A<\/a>, C, or E, selenium, or phytonutrients is great to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Superfoods<\/a> are always changing with emerging health studies, but one thing is for sure: they are rich in nutrients and do a great deal for the body. Many superfoods have higher concentrations of vitamins or minerals<\/a> than the average fruit or vegetable. Try eating blueberries, kale, spirulina, figs, oranges, beets, spinach, and pomegranates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many herbs<\/a> have amazing health properties. Using fresh herbs to season your meals is one of the easiest ways to get them into your diet. Additionally, you can flavor dressings<\/a>, brew teas, or even infuse herbs into olive oil. Go for turmeric, ginger<\/a>, rosemary, Echinacea, oregano, parsley, mint, or ginseng<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n#1: Avoid High Glycemic Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#2: Eat Antioxidant-Rich Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#3: Power Up With Superfoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#4: Go Herbal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#5: Make Tea Time A Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n