Get antioxidants from food, not from pills

Get antioxidants from food, Not from Pills: We know that diets high in fruits and vegetables, with their high anti-oxidant contents, help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. New evidence suggests that antioxidants coming from medicinal supplements are not effective for this.

The anti-oxidants have to come from food sources, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day and at least six servings of grain products, including whole grain foods are recommended for this by American Heart Association.

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GOOD PARENTING

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