A healthy diet, a balanced diet, composed of fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, is the best way of ingesting antioxidants and letting them do their work. This is where natural antioxidants appear.
Antioxidants are present in this type of food, as vitamins C,A,E, etc. Therefore fruits such as oranges, berries, bananas, apples and so on, are a good source of antioxidants.
Some fruits, and you will hear a lot about exotic fruits, have a greater amount of antioxidants. You also find them in brocoli, cauliflower, carrots, fish, red wine, (remember the grapes?) and even dark chocolate.
You can also bolster your need for antioxidants through vitamin supplements. Many food packages detail the antioxidant properties contained within the box.
When you look at the variety of foods available, you can tell not all antioxidants are created equal. There are different vitamins with different benefits, so a balanced intake is a must.
Do you recall your mother, or grandmother, pestering you to eat your greens or fruit?
Well, perhaps they did know something.
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