What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants can be found in herbs, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals and help to protect the body from the production of free radicals inside the body.  Free radicals are the roving bands of electromagnetic fields that can cause lasting cell damage to the body's internal and external systems.

While the body does need sufficent levels of free radicals to maintain a healthy immune system, excess levels of these ravaging molecules can lead to the signs of prematue aqging such as wrinkled skin, joint deterioration, and muscular degeneration.

There are many supplements advertised as being chock full of free radical fighting antioxidants, but there are plenty of natural foods that are also high in antioxidant content.

These include blueberries, raspberries, carrots, tomatoes, and red & yellow peppers.

What are some of your favorite antioxidant-rich snacks?