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Antioxidants

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Certain plant-based foods are thought to be rich in ______________
When atoms join forces, they become __________
__________are constantly being formed in your body.
Lifestyle and dietary measures that may help reduce oxidative stress in the body include: 1. eating a balanced, healthful diet rich in fruits and vegetables. 2. limiting intake of processed foods, particularly those high in sugars and fats. 3. exercising regularly. 4. quitting smoking. 5. reducing ___________
Antioxidants that come from outside the body are called ______________
Chemical reactions occur when these molecules are either broken down or built up, and this is our ____________
If free radicals exceed your body’s ability to ___________them, a condition called oxidative stress occurs.
Antioxidants can be categorized as either __________- or fat-soluble.
Make sure to reap the important benefits of antioxidants by eating a diet rich in dark green and bright colored vegetables and fruits, and ______________as necessary.
• Your body generates its own antioxidants, such as the cellular antioxidant ____________
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Damage to your ________ increases your risk of cancer, and some scientists have theorized that it plays a pivotal role in the aging process
Antioxidants react with these free radicals by taking the place of the missing electron, ___________ its charge and keeping it from causing harm to the body.
Your body naturally produces free radicals when you ___________and digest food.
The body also produces some antioxidants, known as _____________antioxidants.
______________ is most well known as the healthy component of red wine, but it can also be found in blueberries, grapes, and peanuts.
• Antioxidants are essential for the ___________of all living things.