Thursday, April 3, 2014

the types of Foods Containing Antioxidants

the types of Foods Containing Antioxidants
Lately a lot often discussed issues important antioxidants , naturally our bodies naturally produce aktioksidan already , but as we age and the decline in the body's metabolism , we also need to take external sources of antioxidants our body .
Among the antioxidant function is to stabilize excess free radicals in the body . Without enough antioxidants , the negative reactions caused by free radicals can damage or destroy cells throughout your body . Although there has been no follow-up studies , however, free radicals are believed to trigger a variety of diseases when you step on a certain age . So do not be surprised if this antioxidant referred to as nutrients to the cells in our bodies .
There are some foods that are a source of antikosidan . Ie foods that contain Vitamins A , C , E , melatonin , beta-carotene such as vegetables , beans , corn , soybeans and fruit . Available today and supplements that contain antioxidants . Meat contains many oxidants , so you should multiply the consumption of vegetables and fruit .
Vitamins E and C are known as a potent antioxidant and widely consumed . Recent research based on the results of epidemiological studies show daily intake of vitamin E over 400 IU would increase the risk of death and should be avoided . While the dose of vitamin E for adults is quite normal 8-10 IU per day .
During this time on the market in vitamin E and C supplements are generally sold in relatively high doses . Some products contain vitamin C 1,000 mg per tablet . In fact , the nutritional adequacy of vitamin C per day for adults who live quiet , no stress or other conditions that are not healthy , is about 60-75 mg per day . For those who live in big cities full of pollution , such as Jakarta , a dose of 500 mg can be accepted .
In addition there are several compounds in plants are also beneficial , one of which is felonik compounds contained in vegetables , fruits , spices , and so on . Various studies have shown curcumin from turmeric phenolic compounds and polyphenol catechins from tea is protective against cancers of the stomach and intestines . Or another example is that a lot of the isoflavones found in soy , ginseng , fruits and vegetables , can reduce the risk of breast cancer .
Other useful compounds are compounds abundant carotenoid in tomatoes . Residents of the Mediterranean countries , such as Italy , Greece , Spain , Egypt , Cyprus and Morocco have a tradition of eating tomatoes . Epidemiological studies in several regions in Italy and Greece showed a low incidence of cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer such as colon , breast , and prostate .
Well , maybe from now on you need to add a list of foods that contain antioxidants in your daily menu , as is well known that antioxidants serve to combat heart disease , cancer , premature aging and many more functions. For your convenience , any kind of food that contain antioxidants , you can probably check below , and make sure it is in your daily menu . May be useful ..

    
Apples , with the skin
    
artichoke
    
Legumes , such as beans, lentils and various kinds of nuts
    
Blackberries , not the mobile version ya .. :)
    
Blueberries , either fresh or dried
    
fruit Cherries
    
brown
    
Cranberries (cooked )
    
pecans
    
Plum , both the black and the red
    
pomegranate
    
prune
    
raspberries
    
Strawberry
    
sweet potatoes
    
Vegetables such as broccoli , cabbage , cauliflower .
    
Tea , both black and green tea
    
tomatoes
    
Mede
    
red wine

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