ANTIOXIDANTS

ANTIOXIDANTS

Every human wants to look young and beautiful. Scientists are trying their best to find an answer to immortality. But till now they have not succeeded. The next best thing is to remain healthy and young looking till death. You get so scared when you see a white hair on your head or wrinkles on your face. You will be surprised to know that the secret of youth is very close to you. Antioxidants keep our body healthy and young looking. I am sure that you are interested to know more about antioxidants.

Antioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients found in all fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. Antioxidants protect our cells from damage and attack from diseases. They slow down the aging of skin, cells, tissues and organs. Antioxidants keep all organs of our body in good health and reduce the risk of night blindness, infections, cancer and heart problems.

Vitamin C & E, beta-carotene and selenium are powerful antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and nuts. If you want to take the maximum benefits from vitamin C, you must remember that vitamin C is lost when you heat the fruit, vegetable or nut.

Antioxidants are found in broccoli, spinach, sprouts, beetroot, carrot, tomato, berries, orange, grapes, apricots, plums and papaya. Eat plenty of these fruits or vegetables if you want to look young and beautiful for long.

Carrot looks so beautiful because of the orange colour. Beta-carotene in carrot is responsible for the orange colour.  Beta-carotene belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids.

When carrot enters our body, the beta-carotene present in it is converted into vitamin A. Vitamin A is very good for the eyes. Consuming good amount of vitamin A can reduce the risk of cataract, heart diseases, retinal cancer and bladder cancer. It strengthens the immunity system of the body and keeps diseases away. Vitamin A fights with the free radicals which damage the cells of our body.

Beta-carotene is found in carrots, squash, sweet potato, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and sprouts. You can even avoid pimples if you take enough of these fruits and vegetables.