Fight arthritis by adding colour to your diet
Posted on March 10, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
We are constantly being reminded to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day in order to stay healthy. For arthritis sufferers this is particularly important. Why? Because research shows that the carotenoids present in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables are anti-oxidants, which are crucial if you are trying to fight arthritis.
A healthy body is one where everything functions smoothly, but it depends on a delicate balance between substances known as anti-oxidants and free radicals. When free radicals get the upper hand the results can be disastrous. The damage they cause, called oxidation, is strongly linked to the development… Continue reading
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