15 antioxidant foods to cleanse the body and keep the skin young –

Improve the functioning of the organism to the point of preventing aging early and help fight problems from head to toe is possible with the consumption of foods rich in antioxidants. The substance combats free radicals, protecting cells from diseases, improving the appearance of skin and preventing the accumulation of toxins in the body. Don’t leave the following items off your next grocery list!

1. Turmeric (or turmeric)

The spice is full of curcuminoids, compounds with action anti-inflammatory and anti-aging. Turmeric is the root and the saffron It’s roasted turmeric powder. If you have lunch out, take a small pot with the seasoning and sprinkle it over the rice and beans.

2. Oatmeal

An important source of silicon, oats help to structure the skin, minimizing the appearance of cellulitis. It has betaglucan, a molecule that improves blood circulation and makes it difficult to absorb fat through the intestine. Breaking, it still helps eliminate toxins.

3. Olive oil

Rich in monounsaturated fats, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. give preference to oil extra virgin, which has an acidity rate of less than 1%. Consume a maximum of 2 tablespoons per day.

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4. Horsetail tea, gotu kola and dandelion

Horsetail has a good silicon content and works as a natural diuretic, detoxifying the body and thus reducing the swelling. Centella asiatica stimulates blood circulation. Dandelion already helps eliminate toxins.

5. Flaxseed

Rich in omega-3, natural anti-inflammatory, flaxseed helps in hormone regulation. It also does an internal cleaning, thanks to the high content of fibers, helping to avoid the accumulation of impurities that hinder blood irrigation and favor cellulite. Suggestion: take ground flaxseed from home to sprinkle on the salad, preferably blended in a blender just before leaving for work. This is because the seeds oxidize and lose good doses of Omega 3.

6. Red fruits

Strawberry and red and purple grapes have protoanthocyanidin, a substance that strengthens blood and lymphatic vessels, improving circulation.

7. Melon

Super important in the alkalinization of the blood pH (it is anti-inflammatory), especially if ingested with the seeds – which can be crushed, ensuring a greater supply of fibers.

8. Papaya and pineapple

Both fruits have anti-oedema properties, in addition to proteolytic enzymes, which help to digest proteins which, for some people, can trigger allergies capable of stimulating the formation of adipocytes (fat cells).

9. Citrus fruits

Lemon, Persian lime, orange and guava contain the powerful vitamin C, in addition to bioflavonoids, which increase vein tone, favoring microcirculation.

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10. Sesame oil

Great source of vitamins, especially E, which acts as an antioxidant and thus protects cells from the action of free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory action.

11. Pisces

Salmontuna, sardines and herring are great sources of omega-3, fat that is also part of the shock troops against osteoporosis.

12. cucumber

Diuretic natural, alkalizing and anti-inflammatory, cucumber helps eliminate toxins, is rich in vitamins A and C, in addition to mineral salts.

13. Sage

Helps regulate the hormones female, especially estrogen, closely related to cellulite.

14. Pumpkin seed

It helps to make the pH of the blood more alkaline, which wards off the inflammations. Sunflower seed, another powerful antioxidant, can also be part of your menu.

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15. Whole grape juice

In addition to antioxidant, it also has anti-inflammatory action.

*Originally published in August 2014.