What are antioxidants and where can we find them?

Oxidation is a natural process carried out in the human body. The free radicals are characterized by two opposite actions: On the one hand, they protect our organism from viruses, parasites and microbes, and on the other hand, the DNA is tampered by the destruction of healthy cells, causing deficits in the proteins and the lipid cells.

The imbalance between free radicals and the antioxidants provokes biological damage through a process known as oxidative stress.
By consuming products rich in antioxidants we reduce the risk of chronic illness since they work in depth and keep all skin layers skin in good condition in a way so as to be talking about a natural anti-aging process.

Food rich in antioxidants

B-Carotene: Carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes
Lycopene: Pink grapefruit, tomatoes (cooked), watermelon
Lutein: Green leafy veggies
Selenium: Peanuts, liver, cereals, legumes
Vitamin A: Butter, eggs, milk, liver
Vitamin C: Blueberries, oranges and other citruses, melon, peppers, broccoli, papaya, tomatoes
Vitamin E: Dry nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, etc.