Which foods are rich in antioxidants? + The benefits of antioxidants.

The video is all about antioxidants and will cover:
-the highest source of antioxidants
-benefits of antioxidants
-what to know about antioxidants

You’ve probably heard of antioxidants before. These molecules have health benefits and can be found in certain foods. What should you know about them? Which foods have antioxidants?
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are molecules that help defend your cells from the damage caused by free radicals. If they accumulate, they can cause oxidative stress. This can damage molecules in your body which can increase your risk of cancer and premature aging.
What are the health benefits of antioxidants?
Antioxidants are essential for your survival. They are capable of preventing cell damage from these free radicals by neutralizing them. This prevents cell damage.
Which foods have antioxidants?
Vitamin C: in many fruits and vegetables, especially oranges, kiwis, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, bell pepper…
Vitamin E: in nuts and seeds, such as almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, peanut butter…
Carotenoids, such as beta-carotene and lycopene: in peaches, pink grapefruit, apricots, mangos, watermelon, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, asparagus, squash, spinach, pumpkin, sweet potatoes…
Lutein : in leafy green vegetables such as collard greens, spinach, and kale.
Selenium : in nuts, shellfish, fish, poultry, tofu, whole wheat foods…
Polyphenols: anthocyanins and resveratrol in berries, wine, and grapes; catechins in tea and chocolate; and quercetin in asparagus, onions, red leaf lettuce, and apples.
In this video I also give you the antioxidant content of different foods.
How many antioxidants daily?
It’s very difficult to get an exact number of the daily antioxidants you need. According to Dr. Michael Greger, for an energy intake of 2000 calories, around 9 mmol of antioxidants should be consumed daily.
The best way to get those antioxidants is through a variety of foods like the ones mentioned above. If you wish to supplement, talk to your doctor to determine if it’s the right decision for you.
Can you have too many antioxidants?
YES! Although that is hard to do with food, consuming too many antioxidants can actually be detrimental to your health, as the antioxidant paradox shows.
Like many things, antioxidants are amazing for your health but shouldn’t be consumed in excess. This is why you should make sure that you actually need more antioxidants before supplementing.

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