All Posts Tagged With: "Antioxidants"

Your heart loves blackberries because they are loaded with phytochemicals, vitamin C and fiber. Phytochemicals are natural chemicals found in plants that help protect against heart disease and cancer.

Cauliflower is high in fiber, vitamin C and low in calories. Fiber is important for regulating the absorption of nutrients and bowel movements. Fiber also help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing down the digesting process and is known to lower cholesterol levels.

Antioxidants are important for protecting your cells and DNA from getting damage by free radicals because they neutralize them by donating one of their own electron. Free radicals are basically atoms or molecules that had loss an electron.

High-quality carbohydrates are carbs that have two very important features: (1) They should provide good amounts of antioxidants and (2) not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Antioxidants are essential for your body because they stabilize free-radicals.

Mango is a delicious fruit full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals; the fruit has so many variety of nutrients and phytochemicals that nutritionist decided to put mango into the “superfruit” class. Mangoes are high in vitamin A and C which are important for normal growth and development.

Herbal teas are great for boosting our natural immunity to infections and diseases which is very important for keeping our energy balanced. When we are sick, our bodies uses a lot of energy to fight micro-organisms which messes up the flow of our energy systems.

To sustain a high level of energy through out your life you need to nourish your body with organic foods, such as fresh fruits, whole grains, raw vegetables, and drink plenty of fresh water. Below are five of the most important energy food components.