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Nutrition continued

Antioxidants:

These protect cells from damage and are found naturally in foods from plant sources:

‐ Vitamin E is in corn, wheat germ and nuts e.g. almonds.

‐ Vitamin C is in kiwi, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, and lemons), strawberries, melon and broccoli.

‐ Selenium is in Brazil nuts, seafood and chicken breasts.

‐ Zinc is in chicken, beans, nuts, whole grains.

‐ Phytochemicals. These are found in plant sources and play a vital role in a healthy diet and the best way to include these is to eat a mix of rainbow colored
fruit and vegetables.

‐ Vegetables: leeks, chives, onion, garlic, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes (including ketchup!) and carrots.

‐ Fruit: black grapes, plums, blueberries, oranges, apricots, mango, apple, raspberries, watermelon.

‐ Supplements that may help: A good multivitamin, fish oil, a pro‐biotic and Spirulina. Curcumin.

‐ Other foods that may help: Flaxseed oil, turmeric, ginger, green tea, a little dark chocolate and even a glass of red wine!