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Get Your Antioxidants From Fruits and Vegetables
by Dr. David L. Wick, D.C.

The process of oxidation is what turns iron to rust. A similar process takes place in our bodies and propels aging. With much publicity given to antioxidants, most people are at least somewhat aware of certain vitamin products that may be helpful in slowing aging, but are there helpful foods as well?

I believe foods to be the best possible sources of vitamins and minerals because foods are constructed with many co-factors that make vitamins and minerals work better than their synthetic isolated forms. That is why I encourage people to support the normal functions of their body first through good diet and then whole food supplements.

Many of the antioxidants needed by the body may be found in a wide variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables and I believe they should be included in most peoples' diets.

Below is a list of some foods one might use to gain antioxidant protection:

Vitamin A (and Beta-Carotene)
		Broccoli
		Cantaloupe
		Carrots
		Cereal grass
		Kale
		Spinach
		Sweet Potato
		Tomato
		Yellow Squash
Vitamin C
		Broccoli
		Brussels sprouts
		Buckwheat
		Cantaloupe
		Cauliflower
		Acerola Cherries
		Currants
		Grapefruit
		Kiwi
		Mango
		Green Pepper
		Hot Pepper
		Orange
		Papaya
Vitamin E
		Apricots
		Chlorophyll
		Kale
		Mango
		Assorted Nuts
		Olive Oil
		Pumpkin seeds
		Sunflower Seeds
		Sweet Potato
		Wheat Germ

By eating a variety of these foods, one might enjoy both a pleasant diet and some of the best antioxidant protection.

©Copyright 2005 Dr. David L. Wick, D.C. All rights reserved.

This article is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of any illness. Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions should only be performed by your doctor of chiropractic or other licensed health care professional. Please use this article for informational purposes only. This information does not replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare provider.