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Enter 2023.07.16 15:30 Modify 2023.07.16 17:39 Hits 3,452 Enter 2023.07.16 15:30 Modify 2023.07.16 17:39 Hits 3,452 To reduce free radicals, antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E and lycopene It is good to consume. [사진=클립아트코리아]
Why does the human body age? You may think that as you get older, it wears out and ages naturally, but in fact, ‘active oxygen’ is the main culprit of aging. Free radicals, in simple terms, are ‘residual oxygen’, which attack and damage the cells of the body. 90% of human diseases are related to active oxygen. In particular, it is highly related to degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, arthritis, and cataracts. Active oxygen is the source of all diseases and the main culprit that accelerates aging.
In order to reduce active oxygen, you can get rid of habits such as overeating or drinking, excessive exercise, severe stress, and smoking, and keep healthy by lowering free radicals by lowering free radicals by avoiding smoking, moderate exercise, positive thinking, and sobriety. It is also good to consume antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E and lycopene. Let’s look at 5 color foods that reduce active oxygen and increase antioxidant power.
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◆ Red > Tomato, Apple, Strawberry, Watermelon
In hot summer, there are many red fruits. In particular, ripe tomatoes, which are in season in summer, are rich in lycopene, which acts as a powerful antioxidant. When tomatoes are cooked, lycopene increases up to seven times. Red fruits such as apples, strawberries, and watermelons are also good for antioxidant activity.
◆ Yellow > Carrot, Banana, Orange, Pumpkin
Yellow vegetables contain a lot of beta-carotene. Carrots are especially rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. This ingredient turns into vitamin A in the body and is effective in preventing aging. Bananas, oranges, sweet pumpkins, persimmons, etc. also help get rid of waste oxygen.
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◆ Green > Broccoli, Kiwi, Green Grapes, Spinach
Green fruits and vegetables are known to be good for health. Green leafy vegetables, in particular, are rich in vitamins and minerals. Among them, broccoli is rich enough to have twice as much vitamin C as lemon. The stems are rich in vitamin A. In addition, kiwi, green grapes, and spinach also act as powerful antioxidants.
◆ Purple > Blueberry, wine, grape, eggplant, raspberry
Most purple fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. In particular, summer blueberries have the highest anthocyanin content. Wine has a high polyphenol content, and when grapes are fermented into wine, their antioxidant power increases. Purple eggplant and bokbunja have similar effects.
◆ Black > Black beans, black sesame seeds, seaweed, seaweed
In recent years, black food has become more and more popular. Black soybean, a representative of black food, also has high anthocyanin content. It is an ingredient that is effective in neutralizing active oxygen. Black beans can be eaten in rice or consumed in various ways, such as soybean paste or soy milk from black beans. Black sesame, seaweed, and seaweed are also very helpful in removing harmful free radicals from the body.
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