Free radicals are unstable molecules that pillage electrons from other molecules, causing DNA damage and oxidative stress. When they run amok, the damage they cause contributes to premature aging and chronic disease. Antioxidants’ job is to limit free radical formation and neutralize them when their numbers become too great. Plant and animal foods deliver important antioxidant vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, carotenoids, and other substances that the body can’t produce itself. Since there’s no way to completely avoid free radicals, here are some antioxidant-rich foods to include in your diet to help minimize their effect. Read More |