Thursday, June 6, 2013

Why eat an abundance of brightly colored fruits and vegetables?

Why  eat an abundance of brightly colored fruits and vegetables?

To boost our immune system, we all need a lot antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of antioxidants, as explained in the item 2 of 
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2. Get more antioxidants in your diet: A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and nutrients can boost immunity to help fight infection. Your body produces free radicals -- molecules that can damage cells. 

Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals so they can’t do any damage. Researchers believe that when the balance between free radicals and antioxidants is upset, it can contribute to the risk of developing cancer and heart disease, as well as age-related diseases.

Top antioxidants include vitamins C and E, plus beta-carotene and zinc. 

To get enough of these antioxidants in your diet, experts recommend eating an abundance of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, including berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, red grapes, kale, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

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