Antioxidants are the chemical compounds that acts as a natural
detoxifier to cleanse the body. Free radicals (molecules with exposed
free electrons) can damage the body.
Antioxidants neutralises these molecules by donating one electron,
thus preventing it from causing damage to the body. Free radicals in the
body can be really harmful for the overall health. So, antioxidants
play a vital role in cleansing the body and detoxifying it. There are
many foods that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants like carotenoids,
flavonoids, melatonin, vitamins (A, C, E), phytochemicals
(beta-carotene and lycopene) and minerals like selenium and zinc convert
free radicals in the body into waste products that are excreted through
stool and urine. That is why, antioxidants also play an important role
in getting a white and flawless skin naturally.
You can get natural antioxidants through various fruits and
vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, avocados, pomegranate, grapes,
kiwi bell peppers and kidney beans to name a few. If you have foods that
are rich in antioxidants, you not only cleanse the system from toxins
and free radicals but also help get a flawless glowing skin naturally.
Apart from detoxifying the body and cleansing the skin, antioxidant rich
foods have other health benefits too. Foods that are rich in
antioxidants prevent cellular damage, reverses type 2 diabetes, prevents
cancer and heart diseases.
So, what are you waiting for? Include these antioxidant rich fruits
and vegetables in your diet to stay healthy and look gorgeous without
using cosmetic products.
Kale
This green leafy vegetable is a rich source of polyphenolic flavonoid
(an antioxidant) that has anti-cancerous properties and also prevents
cardiovascular diseases.
Spinach
Another green leafy vegetable that is rich in antioxidant is spinach.
It has lutein, zeaxanthin (two cartenoid antioxidants) that protects
the brain from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Brussels sprouts
Apart from being a rich source of phytochemicals, Brussels sprouts is
also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals that are required by
the body.
Beet
This cruciferous vegetable is a rich source of vitamins, proteins and
minerals that keep you healthy and fit. Beet also increases blood
circulation in the body. So, do not forget to include this antioxidant
rich food in your diet.
Broccoli
Like other green vegetables, broccoli is also a rich source of
antioxidants. It contains phytonutrients that detoxifies the body and
fights many diseases.
Garlic
We all are well aware of the antibiotic properties of raw garlic.
However, it is also rich in antioxidants like A, B and C, selenium,
iron, zinc etc that reduces high blood pressure and lowers bad
cholesterol levels.
Bell peppers
Bell peppers are a rich source of carotenoids and vitamin C
(antioxidants). Both red and yellow bell peppers are healthy and
nutritious too.
Kidney beans
Almost all types of beans, black, red and pinto are rich in antioxidants that cleanses the system and detoxifies it.
Berries
Berries like strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries and
raspberries is rich in proteins, vitamins and other antioxidants. They
not only burn fat deposits present in the body but also detoxes it. So,
have berries to clean your system and remove free radicals from the
body, have berries.
Apple
An apple a day keeps doctor away. Apples are rich in phyto-nutrients
flavonoids and polyphenolics (antioxidants) that protects the body from
damage caused by free radicals.
Avocado
Avocado is rich in vitamin A, C and E that detoxifies the system and also reduces the free radicals from the body.
Pomegranate
Apart from giving a nice taste, pomegranate seeds are also rich in antioxidants that cleanse the system.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are so far the richest source of lycopene (an antioxidant)
that fights diseases. Tomatoes also aids weight loss as it burns fat
deposits in the body.
Kiwi
Like other vitamin C rich foods, kiwi is also rich in antioxidants that removes free radicals from the body.
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