~Breakfast~Antioxidants-rich

Breakfast

Moses Igono

What is antioxidants?

Antioxidants play key roles

in health and proper

nutrition

Who needs antioxidants?

The answer is everybody!

Antioxidants act by neutralizing

free radicals

which are produced as a result of daily

bodily activities.

Free Radicals

Free radicals combines with

other molecules

within body tissues to

cause cellular damage.

Nuke ‘em Free Radicals

Anything that weakens

the body’s natural defense

mechanisms

compromises its ability to

fight off these free radicals

Help the Body Fight Free Radicals

Help the body fight the vagaries

of free radicals with antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E,

healthy foods like fruits,

vegetables and whole grains.

Lines of Defense

Vitamin C, the body’s first lines of defense

against infection and disease.

Citrus fruits such as oranges and

grapefruits, green peppers, broccoli and

other green leafy vegetables,

strawberries, cabbage and potatoes

Vitamin E

A fat soluble vitamin that delays the aging

process and heals sunburn.

Found in wheat germ, nuts, seeds,

whole grains, vegetable oil, fish liver oil and green

leafy veggies.

Beta-carotene

Protects the skins of fruits,

vegetables and humans from the damaging

effects of solar radiation.

Dietary sources include carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, collard greens,

kale, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots

Selenium Rich Fruits & Veggies

Selenium prevents cell damage which is important in

the prevention of cancer.

Sources of dietary selenium include fish

and shellfish, red meat, whole grains,

poultry and eggs, and garlic

Conclusion

Look for ways to include these

antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in your

breakfast on a daily basis