Choosing Your Antioxidant | Multi-Vitamin

April 26, 2008 · Filed Under Supplements, Vitamins · 1 Comment 

The most common antioxidant multi vitamin supplements are a combination of vitamins A, E, C and some minerals like zinc and selenium; moreover, the products are often enriched with CoQ10 and lutein for instance. Antioxidant multi vitamin products are available in a variety of forms, either capsules, tablets or syrup, and it is entirely up to the consumer’s choice to decide which is the variant he or she finds easier to administrate. Most specialists believe that regardless of the health status, antioxidant multi vitamin intake is necessary after a certain age, in order to prevent and slow the decay processes at the tissue levels.

By the direct action on the free radicals resulted in the cells after the oxidation process, antioxidant multi vitamin supplements ensure a proper functionality of the skin and the organs, prolonging the life extent of the cells. Though vitamins A and E are usually associated with anti-wrinkle cosmetic products, their benefits are a lot wider and cover almost all the body functions as a whole. On the other hand antioxidant multi vitamin supplements also act as immunity boosters, meaning that they enhance the natural defenses of the body, increasing one’s resistance against infections, bacteria and fungi.

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Unleash the Power of Positive Thinking with 6 Brain Food Tips

September 10, 2007 · Filed Under Healthy Mind, Minerals, Nutrition, Power Food, Water · 2 Comments 

One must feed the brain in order to think positively. The right diet results in positive thinking. Here are tips on how one can make the most out of brain food which triggers the power of positive thinking.

  1. Balance your glucose because it adds fuel to the brain. Eat foods rich in carbohydrates at night time because it helps you relax. When you wake up the following morning, you will be energized.
  2. Eat fats. Make sure that your diet contains Omega-3. Try to eat fish once in a while, not just meat. Fish are rich in Omega-3 and this will increase the fat levels in your body.
  3. Add more protein to your diet. Proteins are important for the brain to think properly. Have a lot of protein intake during lunch because it will help you stay alert for the rest of the day.
  4. Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals are responsible in turning the mind. This enables the individual to think faster and better.
  5. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. If you can 1.5 to 2 liters is better. This keeps the brain well hydrated.
  6. Exercise and eat properly. Do not have midnight snacks because these are unhealthy. Your main meal should be before 7 in the evening. This will allow your body to relax ad take in all the nutrients it had accumulated the whole day.

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