Super foods

What are antioxidants?

19 March 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are molecules which act as the body's first line of defence against damage from a natural process called oxidation. There's dozens, if not hundreds, of different ones.They destroy substances called free radicals which occur naturally in our body and are also left behind by smog, cigarette smoke and the sun's radiation.

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Yoghurt

27 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Yoghurt

Yoghurt has been associated with long lifespan ever since the renowned Russian scientist Dr Metchnikoff (1845-1919) claimed it was...

Super Foods, the ultimate health food – Wheatgerm

27 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super Foods, the ultimate health food – Wheatgerm

If you feel tired and run down, wheatgerm is the natural way to top up your diet and give yourself a boost of almost all the B...

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tomatoes

27 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tomatoes

Cherry, egg, vine-ripened, ox-heart or teardrop; raw, grilled, oven-roasted or sun-dried; canned, bottled or in paste form -...

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tea

27 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tea

Black or white, strong or weak, with or without sugar, tea is the world's favourite hot drink. And it's a great pick-me-up when your...

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Salmon

26 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Salmon

Low in saturated fat, rich in zinc, high in protein and a great source of omega-3s, there are plenty of good reasons to eat salmon...