Antioxidant, type of molecule that neutralizes harmful compounds called free radicals that damage living cells, spoil food, and degrade materials such as rubber, gasoline, and lubricating oils. Antioxidants can take the form of enzymes in the body, vitamin supplements, or industrial additives. They are routinely added to metals, oils, foodstuffs, and other materials to prevent free radical damage.

Health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes, cancer are all contributed by oxidative damage. Indeed, a recent study conducted by researchers from London found that 5 servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25 percent. The most common sources of antioxidants are as follows:

1. Vitamin A and…

No one can deny the benefits of packaged foods – not the health benefits, but the practical benefits – especially for people with on-the-go lifestyle.

Most, if not all, packaged foods contain high calories, trans fat, sodium, and refined sugar. These ingredients are not healthy but people crave for its convenience. You would be happy to know that there are a few pre-packed items that still remain to be good for you and your body with their improved ingredients. Read on to learn about some of our great packaged finds!

1. SunMilk 1%

It provides a good source of calcium, protein and other beneficial nutrients such as Vitamin D and potassium. However, saturated…

There are a ton of cereal boxes in the grocery aisle for this item. Hundreds of colourful boxes are lined up and neatly stacked in the grocery shelves claiming different health benefits, but which should you pick?

* Cereals with a Heart Disease Health Claim: Go for It!

This claim is approved by the FDA as these cereals contain certain heart-health friendly ingredients such as whole grains, psyllium and oats. They are usually low in fat and high in fiber.

Examples are cereals containing 100% wheat or bran, oat bran and barley.

* Cereals with Fruits: It’s not bad. It depends.

Many cereals now have been added with real freeze-dried berries, apples and bananas. However,…