Despite growing awareness of the importance of antioxidants, experts say that nearly all Americans — even those of us who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables — lack what we need for optimal health. The reason? Firstly, produce today is 40% lower in antioxidant nutrients than it was just 50 years ago due to soil depletion. Secondly, the most popular fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas and carrots, have been genetically modified, significantly reducing their nutritional and antioxidant value. And lastly, exposure to pollution and toxins has become an unavoidable part of life, and this creates more free radicals than our body was ever designed to process.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Despite growing awareness of the importance of antioxidants, experts say that nearly all Americans — even those of us who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables — lack what we need for optimal health. The reason? Firstly, produce today is 40% lower in antioxidant nutrients than it was just 50 years ago due to soil depletion. Secondly, the most popular fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas and carrots, have been genetically modified, significantly reducing their nutritional and antioxidant value. And lastly, exposure to pollution and toxins has become an unavoidable part of life, and this creates more free radicals than our body was ever designed to process.
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