Posts Tagged ‘Antioxidants’
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Yes, yes, we know It’s “Go red” for heart health. But as our guest blogger Fran Davis points out, green smoothies do amazing things for your ticker, not to mention darn near every other part of your body. You can’t go wrong with one of these tasty smoothies. Try them and let us know what you think! And here’s a helpful health tip: Fran uses flax in her smoothies. Plant-derived flax yields alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, unlike a marine-derived fish oil, which yields both EPA and DHA, a more potent omega-3. Make sure you take your marine-based EPA and DHA for maximum heart-healthy benefits.
Are you looking for fast, simple and delicious ways to improve your diet? Look no further than the green smoothie! Green smoothies pack a nutritional punch and offer an impressive array of benefits.
1. Great source of antioxidants
Free radicals are atoms or molecules that form in our bodies and can damage cells. Free radicals may play a role in heart disease and cancer. While free radicals can be created due to normal chemical changes occurring in a cell, they can also be increased by external forces like smoking, radiation, and pollution. Antioxidants, found in berries and vegetables contained in green smoothies, can aid in the reduction of free radicals. (more…)
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Years ago, we thought vitamins were the only beneficial components of food. Now, science has uncovered a multitude of healthy plant components called phytochemicals that play an important role in food, nutrition and human health. One type, the carotenoid, is a fat-soluble pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their beautiful color and protects the eyes, cholesterol and cells from oxidative damage.
Keep your eye on the prize:
The macula is an area of the retina (an internal layer of the eye) that promotes central vision and allows us to see what’s directly in front of us. Within the macula is a yellow pigment composed entirely of lutein and zeaxanthin, two fabulous carotenoids that protect the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of sunlight (blue light and also UV rays). (more…)
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Monday, February 28th, 2011
We can’t tell you that we have the secret to fighting cancer, but we can tell you the top-10 foods that have a pretty good reputation for doing the job. Oh, and by the way, these foods are also a great source phytonutrients, which might help prevent certain diseases and cancers.
Here are 10 superfoods to help you live longer!
1. Tomatoes (more…)
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Exciting clinical studies reveal that the right nutrition for the brain might actually slow the progression of illnesses like Alzheimer’s. Vital nutrients may actually improve our quality of life, and help us live longer and healthier lives. What more could we possible hope for?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s doubles about every five years after age 65. After age 85, the risk reaches nearly 50 percent.”1 (more…)
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
In less than 12 weeks, I will be participating in my very first triathlon. I’ve never done one before, let alone run a 5K. But I have picked up some amazing tips during my training on how to increase endurance and optimize performance.
- 1. Eat well and hydrate often: Dr. Jack Manzella, clinical education director for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Res-Q’s medical advisor, writes, “Adequate hydration on a daily basis is essential. One of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my [marathon] training was to only hydrate before exercising. Our bodies (especially the kidneys) require time to adjust to increase fluid intake. The more adequately hydrated the body is on a cellular level, the better the body’s ability to endure.” (more…)
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Antioxidants Support the Brain
Antioxidants may help maintain brain health and help prevent mild memory loss associated with the natural process of aging. In fact, potent antioxidants and omega-3’s are important natural components of the diet that help maintain brain health throughout the lifespan.
Overproduction of free radicals can cause damage to the brain. For example, when imbalances occur between free radicals and the body’s ability to neutralize them, good health can be in danger! (more…)
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Res-Q Super Prostate Health
The combination of multiple, all-natural ingredients including vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, plant sterols, and antioxidants found in Res-Q Super Prostate Health work together to provide a more complete prostate health.
Res-Q Super Prostate Health’s combination of multiple, effective ingredients can provide better performance than taking only a few ingredients will.
The all-natural active ingredients saw palmetto, pygeum bark, beta-sitosterols, zinc, green tea, pumpkin seed, and nettle leaf in Res-Q Super Prostate Health work in harmony to inhibit the normal growth of the prostate gland that happens due to the natural process of aging that is common to all men. (more…)
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
1. The superior antioxidant activity generated from the combination of green tea, pomegranate and Acai berry extracts is what makes Res-Q Mega Acai the best antioxidant supplement available today. Res-Q Mega Acai contains ingredients with superior free-radical scavenging ability as identified by multiple tests. The ingredients in Res-Q Mega Acai have been shown in studies to have antioxidant activity on specific types of free radicals superior to any other. For example, Acai berry fruit extract scored the highest of any fruit or vegetable to date for its ability to effectively neutralize superoxide, a type of free radical.
2. Res-Q Mega Acai contains Acai berry which scores very high on the ORAC rating. A high ORAC rating is a desirable feature of any antioxidant supplement. Res-Q Mega Acai contains ingredients that are very potent, very effective, and very powerful antioxidants as indicated by numerous clinical research tests and assays. (more…)
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
COMPLETE HEALTH
Res-Q Mega Acai helps maintain the health of the brain, blood vessels, and the entire body by providing superior antioxidants which act as scavengers for free radicals. Excess amounts of free radicals can cause imbalance and trigger a chain-reaction process which can lead to cellular damage, disease and consequently a shorter life span. The entire body is made up of cells and these cells need antioxidants for optimal balance.
Res-Q Mega Acai contains Acai berry, pomegranate fruit, and green tea extracts, potent ingredients rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are an important part of any good health regimen encouraging health on a cellular level. It is better to keep the focus on prevention and promoting good health than to wait until it is too late. Res-Q Mega Acai improves health by providing the most potent and powerful antioxidants to effectively neutralize excess free radicals. (more…)
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
Green Tea Photo taken at United States Botanic Garden
The entire body is made up of cells and these cells need antioxidants for optimal balance. Excess amounts of free radicals can harm cells. Neutralizing multiple types of free radicals promotes better cell health and arterial health.
The antioxidants in green tea promote good health by neutralizing free radicals. Green tea is very effective at neutralizing hydroxyl radicals, harmful free radicals. Green tea binds with hydroxyl radicals thus neutralizing them. Green tea also helps inhibit the formation of free radicals.
The leaves of green tea contain beneficial active constituents called polyphenols, phytochemicals with antioxidant benefits. Phytochemicals are beneficial compounds present in plants, vegetables and fruits. One of the most well-known active constituents in green tea is EGCG, also called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a polyphenol present in green tea leaves.
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Are you looking for fast, simple and delicious ways to improve your diet? Look no further than the green smoothie! Green smoothies pack a nutritional punch and offer an impressive array of benefits.
