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The Antioxidant Properties of Blueberries
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season begins, blueberries remain a timeless, nutrient-packed treat perfect for topping yogurt, salads, or simply enjoying by hand. A growing body of research underscores the vast health benefits of blueberries (Vaccinium spp.), notably due to their robust antioxidant content.
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Antioxidant-Rich Diet in Pregnancy
Human pregnancy can be influenced by a wide range of health issues that vary from mild and reversible to severe and life-threatening, and many of the major ones like pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes can be linked to oxidative stress. This may be because when the foeto-placental unit is poorly perfused, it produces more free radicals,…
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9 Foods with UV-Protective Effects
Evidence suggests that diet can significantly alter how the skin responds to sun exposure. The epidermis is a highly regenerative barrier that protects the body from the external environment, including protection from UV radiation and pollution. Skin-healthy foods should be enjoyed raw (when possible) to benefit from their bioactive nutrients. Eating these nine foods will…
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The Power of Peas
For those celebrating Thanksgiving this week, definitely have your family or friends pass the peas, please. Peas have been a common part the human diet for ages. Produced by the Pisum sativum plant, peas actually belong to the family Fabaceae, which are a group of pod-producing leguminous plants. So, although commonly regarded as vegetables, peas…
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King of Antioxidants: Glutathione
Antioxidants are defined as substances that inhibit oxidation, which left unchecked produces free radicals triggering a number of chain reactions that lead to cellular damage. Luckily, our bodies produce these built-in defense mechanisms, but if mounting reactive oxygen species (ROS) cannot be neutralized (picture a small fire that grows out of control when gassed with…