Antioxidants

Antioxidants have had a lot of publicity in the past few years, mainly focused on potential health benefits and their ability help neutralize free radicals in our bodies. Our cells use oxygen and, as a by-product, create free radicals. The US Institute of Food Technologists website defines free radicals as "substances that occur naturally in our bodies but attack the fats, protein and the DNA in our cells". But what are antioxidants and which foods are the best sources? Read on to find out! … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Rich Foods