What are Antioxidants?

 You may be asking what are antioxidants and what are the benefits of antioxidants.  Antioxidants are molecules that are capable of inhibiting oxidation of other molecules.  When oxidation occurs free radicals are released and this can cause chain reactions.  When this begins to happen in cells it can damage cells very badly, and death can even occur.  By getting the proper antioxidants this process still occurs but in a good way that can actually prevent illnesses and other health issues (ex, cold, flu).  The best way to get the necessary antioxidants is through you natural diet. Antioxidants can be consumed through fruits, veggies as well as supplementation.    Some Fruits with antioxidants include Prunes, apples, raisins, all berries, plums and red grapes to name a few.  Veggies also can have an antioxidant boost to your immune system.  Some of these include alfalfa sprouts, onions, eggplant, and beans.  So think about antioxidants as little soldiers inside of our body that helps sustain cell and bodily function. It has been shown that the proper amount of antioxidants can help prevent certain diseases such as cancer, heart disease.  So if you are really serious about getting healthy and living a healthier lifestyle then getting antioxidants in your diet is very important.   More About antioxidants can be found at http://healthofu.freeforums.org/antioxidants-t12.html