free radical damage
You may have heard that plant-based foods are healthy – they’re high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but they also contain other compounds called flavonoids. This large group of chemical components may explain some of the benefits fruits and vegetables offer. Find out more about flavonoids, what foods you find them in, and the potential health benefits they offer.
Aging happens whether you like it or not, but have you ever wondered WHY we age and what we can do to slow down the process? This article discusses current aging theories of why we age and what you can do from a lifestyle standpoint to slow it down.
You hear a lot about oxidative stress, how it damages stress, leads to chronic disease and contributes to aging – but what can you do about it? You can’t completely avoid it, but you can less its impact with lifestyle changes. This article talks about four ways.
How is your mitochondria health? There’s growing evidence that “dysfunctional mitochondria” inside cells plays a role in chronic diseases of aging and the aging process itself. Find out why and how exercise helps to keep mitochondria healthy.
Antioxidants have become synonymous with health but lots of myths abound about these free-radical fighters. Here are five antioxidant myths you should know about before biting into your next antioxidant-rich food or taking antioxidant supplements.
Have you eaten your berries today? You already know that berries are a good source of antioxidants – but now a large study uncovers a new reason to eat them. They could lower your risk for a heart attack. Find out what new research shows and ways to tap into the nutritional benefits of berries.
By now, we’ve all heard of free radicals and how bad they are, but what exactly are they? And how do antioxidants help to reduce the damage caused by them?
Understanding the Interaction between Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh veggies, and summer squash is one of the most versatile ones around. Discover the health benefits of summer squash, and you’ll see why it’s a good choice for the lunch and dinner table. You’ll also discover ways to prepare it.
Popeye knew the health benefits of spinach. He ate it raw – to become big and strong. Was Popeye right, or are you better off cooking spinach to maximize its health benefits?
