| xidants are intimately involved in the prevention | | | | bag of fast-food fries. |
| of cellular damage, which is the common pathway | | | | Athletes have a keen interest because of health |
| for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases. The | | | | concerns and the prospect of enhanced |
| scientific community has begun to unveil some of | | | | performance and/or recovery from exercise. |
| the mysteries surrounding this topic, and the | | | | Great Tips |
| media has begun whetting our thirst for | | | | 1. Follow a balanced training program that |
| knowledge. | | | | emphasizes regular exercise and eat 5 servings of |
| Considering Foods High in Powerful Antioxidants? | | | | fruit or vegetables per day. This will ensure that |
| Grab a Handful of Almonds! The next time you're | | | | you are developing your inherent antioxidant |
| shopping for antioxidant-rich foods, make sure to | | | | systems and that your diet is providing the |
| add almonds to your cart. Not only are almonds | | | | necessary components. |
| rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium, but | | | | 2. Weekend warriors should strongly consider a |
| according to a study, almonds contain antioxidants | | | | more balanced approach to exercise. |
| in levels comparable to those of healthy foods | | | | 3. Failing that, consider supplementation. |
| such as broccoli and tea. This high antioxidant | | | | 4. For extremely demanding races (such as an |
| content makes eating a handful of almonds a day | | | | ultradistance event), or when adapting to high |
| more important than ever for good health. | | | | altitude, consider taking a vitamin E supplement |
| The researchers are now conducting additional | | | | (100 to 200 IU, approximately 10 times the RDA) |
| phases of antioxidant research to describe how | | | | per day for several weeks up to and following |
| efficiently the human body extracts and absorbs | | | | the race. |
| these compounds from almonds. | | | | 5. Look for upcoming FDA recommendations, but |
| AHA Guidelines | | | | be wary of advertising and media hype. |
| The AHA guidelines are the first to put a number | | | | 6. Do not oversupplement. |
| on how little trans fat one should eat: just 1 | | | | Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused |
| percent or less of total calories. For someone | | | | by unstable molecules known as free radicals. |
| who eats 2,000 calories daily considered the | | | | That is a fact, and we urge you to find out more |
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