4 Antioxidants

Our bodies are battlegrounds against infection and diseases. Normal body functions such as breathing or physical activity and other lifestyle habits such as smoking produce substances called free radicals that attack healthy cells.

When these healthy cells are weakened, they are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers. Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, which include beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein, help protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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2 Paprika, Abundant Antioxidants

Chili peppers are a popular family in the world of cuisine. He can be processed into salad, sauteed, or baked. There are a variety of paprika color, but all have the same high antioxidant content.

Beside rich in vitamin C, peppers are also full of various nutrients, such as thiamine, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and folic acid. He also contain phytochemicals that have antioxidant activity such as chlorogenic acid, capcaisin, zeaxanthin, and coumeric acid.

Although both contain nutrients, but according to studies cited from the site everynutrient, red peppers contain more nutrients than green brother. Red peppers also mengadung lycopene, the active ingredient which is proven to prevent cancer and heart disease.

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