| A | B |
|---|
| antioxidants are a type of | nutrient in food |
| antioxidants can | prevent damage to cells |
| free radicals | damage cells by stealing electrons |
| vitamins a,c,e, and selenium | vitamin/mineral antioxidants |
| beans, grains, fruits, veggies | are foods containing antioxidants |
| flavanoids,lycopene,lutein,lignan | antioxidants found in fruit/veggies |
| flavanoids are specific to | blueberries,purple grapes,apples |
| lycopene is specific to | tomatoes |
| lutein is specific to | Brussels sprouts,spinach,broccoli |
| lignan is specific to | flax seeds |
| Best way to consume antioxidants | eat fruits & veggies of diff't colors |
