| Antioxidants are substances that have the natural | | | | wrinkles. On the other hand, the carotenoid |
| ability to counter the damage occurring naturally | | | | (zeaxanthin and lutein) content in egg yolks may |
| during physiological activities. They are in the form | | | | prevent macular degeneration. |
| of nutrients and enzymes that engage in | | | | How to prepare: |
| precluding the progress of chronic illnesses such as | | | | Cut in dices 1 carrot and half of an apple. Along |
| cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, heart | | | | with 1 cup of natural soy milk (unsweetened and |
| problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and cataracts. | | | | unflavored), 1 egg yolk (raw), 1 tablespoon of |
| They help fight the oxidative stress caused by | | | | honey, and 3-9 grams of ginseng (liquid or |
| free radicals which are chemically-active molecular | | | | granulated), mix in a blender. |
| fragments containing a deficient number of | | | | 2.Honey and Bee Pollen drink |
| electrons. | | | | Bee pollen has bioflavonoid rutin which strengthens |
| Antioxidants can be derived from solid foods | | | | capillaries and arteries and helps in circulation. |
| including vegetables and fruits. In a more recent | | | | How to prepare: |
| study, Scientists suggested that drinking fresh | | | | Mix the following ingredients in a tall glass: 1 |
| juice extracted from fruits and raw vegetables | | | | tablespoon honey, 1 heaped teaspoon bee pollen |
| can be more effective in supplying antioxidants to | | | | powder, and 1 cup warm water. Add ginseng |
| our body. Below are just few of the several | | | | extract for an energy booster. |
| ways of having nutritive drinks or juices at home: | | | | Vegetables like cucumber, celery, radish, and |
| 1.Carrot with apple and egg yolk juice | | | | turmeric are also great in fighting the free radicals |
| Carrots are rich in beta-carotene which helps fight | | | | in our body. They are also tasteful when |
| cancers and vision-related illnesses. Apples contain | | | | extracted as juice with the use of a juicer and |
| the phyto antioxidants which are effective in | | | | blender. Instead of honey, bananas can be a good |
| curing digestive cancers and cardiovascular | | | | alternative. |
| diseases. They are also good in preventing skin | | | | |