Antioxidant is a miracle for the
health. Found antioxidant in cocoa, chili, oatmeal, etc.
So far, you probably just think that
antioxidants present in green vegetables or fruits. And, in fact
antioxidants can also be found in many other foods. Materials can be
sourced natural antioxidants and nutrients and non-nutrient
substances. It is belong to the non-nutrient substances are
polyphenols and tannin compounds. While nutrients that act as
antioxidants are vitamins A, E, C, riboflavin, carotenoids, zinc,
manganese, lead, and selenium. Therefore, you can obtain the
materials from a variety of food antioxidants.
Some foods that have been less well
known as a source of antioxidants and deserve your attention from now
on are:
Chocolate
Good news for fans of chocolate. In the
dark chocolate contained flavonoids (antioxidants that protect the
heart). Flavonoids prevent platelets, which is attached to each other
and the blood clot that can cause heart attacks. A research by the
USDA Agricultural Research Service in Illinois, the United States
even found that chocolate has the same potential with the red wine in
preventing heart disease. One cup of hot chocolate made from two
tablespoons of chocolate powder (without milk) contains more
flavonoids than a glass of red wine.
Brown seeds are also rich in
carbohydrates, fiber, protein, B vitamins, and minerals. In fact,
brown seed is also a major source of proanthocyanidin, which are also
the protective compounds found in grape seed extract. The content of
caffeine, theobromine, and phenylethylalanine can improve mood,
stimulate the central nervous system, and stimulate the muscle. So,
no wonder if the chocolate often become their favorite food which is
sad.
Chili
The heat of chili was comparable to the
benefits. Capsaicin, the compound in peppers that makes the tongue on
fire, is an antioxidant that serves to protect the deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA) and against carcinogen (causes cancer). Not only that, the
chili also contains vitamin C and can be decongestants (relieves
stuffy nose), natural and expectorant (mucous expenditure launch of
the throat). So, if a cold or the flu could not hurt you eat spicy
foods like a bowl of hot meatballs with sauce.
Oatmeal
Lately oatmeal consumed by many people,
especially for breakfast, because of practical and able to stomach
long enough prop. While generally eaten as they contain carbohydrates
and protein, actually oatmeal also has antioxidant ingredients,
namely phytic acid (a type of fatty acids). One bowl of oatmeal can
lower cholesterol, because of the compound beta-glucan (a type of
fiber that can affect cholesterol absorption and production.) That
way, more cholesterol is removed from blood circulation.
Almond
As with any family members other nuts,
almonds are rich in nutrients contained in 100 grams of almonds 16.9
g protein, 4.2 mg iron, 250 mg calcium, 20 mg vitamin E, 3.1 mg zinc,
and 0, the 92 mg of vitamin B2. Therefore, it is not wrong if almonds
are also incorporated into the foods that act as antioxidants. Some
researches show that almonds can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Because it is rich in monounsaturated fats can lower LDL (bad
cholesterol), while increasing HDL (good cholesterol). In addition,
almond oil is rich in fatty acids that can moisturize the skin and
kill bacteria. Therefore, almond oil is often used for skin care
products.
It turns out the foods that surround us
contain antioxidants that are useful to the body. So, you can consume
it, although do not overdo it.
