5 TASTY NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS THAT YOU DO NOT EXPECT!

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By now we all know how important antioxidants are for our well-being: they help us to prevent free radicals and to keep our tissues healthy. We have also learned that the Omega3 contained in the blue fish, the flavonoids contained in red fruit, the cartenoids in the colored eyes or the tannins of tea, are very useful against aging . This time we went to discover foods that have the same properties but do not expect, especially because they enrich our dishes with taste. Here are five unusual tips to keep you young with a smile.

1- THE CHOCOLATE

This food that often helps us to feel happier and that too often we avoid because of the sugars is actually a powerful antioxidant thanks to the presence of cocoa rich in flavonoids. Obviously the best one is the one with the highest cocoa content and the lowest presence of refined sugars: the extrafondent . So its presence in our diet is superconsigliata, also for its gluttony.

2 – ONION

Often invisible due to its effect on our breath, in reality onion is a tasty food and one of the most used in the Mediterranean diet. Its antioxidant effect is guaranteed by quercetin: a natural pigment that also has the important quality of reducing the level of sugars and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Sbizzarritevi well with onion preparations, the benefits are insured.

3 – EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Rich in sterols and polyphenols, olive oil has always been one of the lords of our tables. Consumed strictly raw, it also reduces bad cholesterol. Another good news to choose it as a healthy condimentfor our dishes.

4- SEEDS OF PUMPKIN

Used to enrich soups or salads, but also to nibble for snacks, pumpkin seeds are a food rich in essential nutrients and minerals, with a low content of saturated fats and sugar. But they are valuable because they are one of the best sources of omega-3 of plant origin , contain Vitamin E and are rich in various antioxidants. More healthy than that?

5- AROMATIC HERBS

The antioxidant properties of many spices such as turmeric or ginger have long been known. But did you know that sage, rosemary, thyme and oregano are great natural antioxidant supplements? Consumed fresh or dried guarantee taste, flavor and health aid. Required to put them in the pot.

See Another Article: Fruit: myths and reality

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