Similar to rust on a car wearing away the finish of that paint job until a reddish-brown, rusty hole opens up along the wheel well, cells of the body also disintegrate. Oxidizing exposure to elements rushing through the body, daily, stimulates, degrades, and reduces the effectiveness of the metabolism. Wind, rain, snow and road debris wear the protective coating of the automobile. Damaging chemicals…
Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Heart attacks claim more lives than strokes each year, but each condition has the same root causes. People who have high cholesterol and high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing heart attacks or a stroke. Doctors monitor both a person’s blood pressure and cholesterol levels for a reason.
Many fruits and vegetables fall into the antioxidant plus anti-inflammatory category, but one that really stands out is asparagus. This tender and tasty vegetable is truly unique in the combination of anti-inflammatory nutrients it provides. Some of the antioxidant nutrients found in asparagus are vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E as well as the minerals zinc, selenium and magnesium.