Posted on 29th November 2011 by admin in Holiday Health Challenge
antioxidant, antioxidants, botanical antioxidants, broad-spectrum protection, carotenoids, diet, flavonoids, free radicals, KC Craichy, Living Fuel, plant-based antioxidants, Super Health, superfood
What natural antioxidants work well against different free radicals? Research shows that plant-based (botanical) antioxidants can provide broad-spectrum protection against these radicals. However, plant sources of antioxidants seem to “specialize.” A botanical source (such as blueberry, tomato, cocoa, or green tea) generally has high concentrations of a particular family of antioxidant compounds (such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, proanthocyanidins, or flavonoids). These compounds tend to perform better against some radicals than others.
Here are some general guidelines:
Anthocyanins—peroxyl
Flavonoids—superoxide anion
Carotenoids—singlet oxygen
Proanthocyanidins (PACs)—superoxide anion and hydroxyl
KC Craichy
Author
The Super Health Diet
Posted on 18th February 2010 by admin in Health Alerts
breast cancer, carotenoids, health, Living Fuel, LivingFuel, nutrition, smoking
Increased dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of breast cancer among female smokers, suggests a new study from Sweden.
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Posted on 16th November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts
avacados, carotenoids, phytonutrients
New research published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, reported that University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers were able to identify four additional carotenoids in the California Hass avocado, which had not been quantified until this study. In addition, the researchers reported that the total carotenoid concentrations were greatest in the dark green flesh of the avocado closest to the peel. Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are thought to help prevent many chronic diseases.
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Posted on 22nd October 2009 by admin in Health Alerts
antioxidant, carotenoids, diet, fruits, nutrition, phytonutrient, vegetables
A new study entitled America’s Phytonutrient Report states that eighty per cent of Americans are endangering their health by failing to eat a diet rich in specific colorful fruits and vegetables. Read more here.
