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Oxidisation Oxidisation is the natural result of our cells using oxygen. When cells are oxidised they produce free radicals, which damage & age our cells. What are anti-oxidants? Anti-oxidants are first line defence against free radicals, the more anti-oxidants we have the better! Anti-oxidants act as scavengers in our bodies hunting down free radicals & repairing any cell damage they have caused - slowing the aging of our cells. Anti-oxidants are found in vitamins & enzymes (raw food) Trace metals are vital for anti-oxidants to function. We need a broad range of anti-oxidants from vitamins & enzymes in order to work well. Anti-oxidant rich foods There is no one source of anti-oxidant that is superior to another. It is important to eat a broad range of anti-oxidant foods as all the different anti-oxidants need to work together to get their important jobs done.
These vitamins & minerals are anti-oxidants & can be found in the following foods...
Cabbage, eggs, garlic, milk, onions, wheat germ	Egg yolks, molasses, peanuts, sesame seeds, soy beans, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole grains	Almonds, corn oil, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds & oil, walnuts, wheat germ, wholewheat flour	Avocados, barley, blackberries, brown rice, buckwheat, chestnuts, ginger, hazelnuts, oats, peas, pecans, seaweed, spinach

Beta-carotene comes from plants, our body turns it into vitamin A. Clever stuff. Apricots, asparagus, broccoli, cantaloupe melon, carrots, kale, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, watermelon	Blackcurrants, broccoli, brussel sprouts, grapefruit, green bell pepper, guava, kale, kiwi fruits, lemons, limes, oranges, papayas, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, watercress	Selenium works with vitamin E as a powerful anti-oxidant. Avocados, broccoli, cabbage, celery, egg yolks, garlic, lentils, mushrooms, onions, wheat germ, whole grain

Alkaline Foods Our bodies use food as fuel to help us grow, provide energy & make general repairs along the way. When our body 'burns' fuel we are left with 'ashes'. Acid forming foods leave acidic ashes, alkaline foods leave alkaline ashes. On average a 70% alkaline & 30% acid food is a balanced diet- but we are all our own forces of nature. Sweeping generalisations are very easy to make.
	Acid Foods Don't shoot the messenger but it would seem the worst acid forming foods are: beer, coffee, black tea, sweetened fruit juice, pickles & liquor. You Know Best You hold all the answers to your own state of well being - no one knows you better than you. Food or medicine won't heal you if you don't look at what emotions caused the disease in the first place.
glutathione The 'master anti-oxidant' all other anti-oxidants rely on this one to work properly. So your body can produce enough, you can help by eating a variety of foods that help. Asparagus, broccoli, avocado & spinach.	vitamin A & carotenoids Look for brightly coloured foods: carrots, peppers, broccoli, sweet potato, greens, tomatoes & cauliflower.	vitamin C Broccoli, brussel sprouts, green bell pepper, kale, spinach, tomatoes, watercress - all greens.	flavonoids/ polyphenols Green tea, onion, kale, green beans, broccoli, celery, tomato, peppers, cabbage, carrots & peas.
vitamin E Almonds & sunflower seeds are the most potent food sources of vitamin E. Greens are great too.	lycopene Tomatoes are the best source. Vine ripened tomatoes show the highest levels of lycopene. Pink grapefruit is also a good source.	lutein Greens are hands down the best source	lignan Flax seed oil is the best source. Sesame seeds are great too. Greens!
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