Everybody wants to grow old in a good health and condition. Some go for plastic surgery to get a youthful look again while others opt for a more natural way to maintain a younger image. The way to make peace with age is found in the types of foods that we eat and the ingredients they contain.
The hidden “miracle” ingredient is called antioxidants. They have graced the pages of magazines, medical journals and every product from hand cream to supplement pills. But what are antioxidants and what are they able to do to keep you looking healthy and fresh?
Antioxidants are substances that fight the aging process that goes on in your body. The problem is, that they are not produced by the body itself, so to get the benefit of these powerful substances you must ingest them. One good way to do this is to produce your own fresh juice daily with an stainless steel juicer at home. Make sure, your juice comes from quality fruits and vegetables, preferable organic ones.
But let’s go back to the beginning. The body continually replenishes its cells. Through a process called cellular metabolism, the body produces energy, more cells and repairs any damage. One by-product of cellular metabolism is unstable molecules called free radicals.
Free radicals are molecules that damage your body. They are unstable because they are missing an electron. To get another one and become stable, free radicals will steal electrons from cells. That theft damages the cells in many ways.
The results are visible and invisible changes to our bodies. The development of diseases like cancer, diabetes, arthritis and neurological deficiencies may begin to affect you as you age. Also, thinner skin wrinkles and brittle bones are a problem. Free radicals enter our body from outside sources as well: cigarette smoke, radiation and the sun’s UV rays. The more free radicals we encounter, the greater the damage that can be done.
Antioxidants have been shown to be of great help in the free radical problem. Antioxidant substances combine with free radicals and neutralize them. Once they are neutralized, they can no longer do any damage. Scientists don’t have any idea of a recommended daily dose of antioxidants to correct free radical damage and the diseases that come with age, but they do know that eating foods rich in antioxidants makes a huge difference in how we live.
Where do you find antioxidants? They are all around us. Look no further than your local farmer’s market or produce aisle in the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables contain the principle sources of antioxidants.
Certain minerals like zinc and selenium also function in the body. They are not antioxidants but they boost the immune system to fight against free radical damage.
So as you see, owning a stainless steel juicer makes it pretty easy for you to stay young and beautiful.
For further reading on the subject we recommend the following book (Note: This is a sponsored link):

The Super Antioxidant Diet and Nutrition Guide: A Health Plan for the Body, Mind, and Spirit



