• 10 Antioxidant Rich Foods

    Antioxidants are made up of various vitamins and natural plant chemicals such as carotene, lycopene, lutein, and other substances, which may play a role in helping to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Antioxidants may prevent or fight heart disease, cancer, aging, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and more. However, research shows that simply taking antioxidant supplements cannot be the only answer to getting what your body needs. In fact, it’s possible some of these supplements could be harmful if taken in too high a dose. For example, dark chocolate is known to have antioxidant properties, but if taken too much it can over-stimulate the physiology, cause anxiety and other problems. The key to all of this is moderation and a holistic approach. Simple solutions usually do not work because our…