Question 1

could carrots really improve eyesight ?

Accepted Answer

No really: While carrots are a good source of vitamin a, there is enough of this vitamin in first world diets that vision is never threatened.  Vitamin a deficiency is a common lack in the third world and lack of it is a cause of vision impairment.  Carrots would be useful in those settings.

Question 2

what do antioxidants do?

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Free radicals: Antioxidants help to prevent cell damage from free radicals.

Question 3

benefits of carrots in the skin?

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Vitamin A and skin: Vitamin a is important to having healthy skin. It is one of the fat-soluble vitamins and over-dosage causes problems too.
It helps reduce the risk of acne, it is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps protect the skin, and helps the skin look youthful.

Question 4

what are the food sources of antioxidants?

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Anti-oxidants: Major anti-oxidants are found in densely colored fruits, berries and vegetables eating mainly in the raw state.  Also found in whole grains and nuts.

Question 5

what are some advantages to taking antioxidants?

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Anti aging/antichole: In theory cells will live longer (retard aging) and prevent atherosclerosis ( prevent heart attacks and strokes & associated illnesses).

Question 6

which types of foods are highest in antioxidants?

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Many: Sources: berries, beans, fruits, vegetables, green tea, coffee, red wine, many fruit juices, nuts, herbs (ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric powder), grains (especially old-based products), & dark chocolate. It is highly recommended to consume whole foods rather than take supplements. Antioxidants add to general health regardless of illness but medical care is necessary for specifi.

Question 7

please tell me what foods are high in antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

Many: Sources: berries, beans, fruits, vegetables, green tea, coffee, red wine, many fruit juices, nuts, herbs (ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric powder), grains (especially old-based products), & dark chocolate. It is highly recommended to consume whole foods rather than take supplements. Antioxidants add to general health regardless of illness but medical care is necessary for specifi.

Question 8

what can carrot juice help?

Accepted Answer

Carrot Juice: It has high content of beta carotene which is a source of vitamin a, as well as b complex vitamins like folate, (folic acid) and many minerals such as calcium, opper, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus & iron.

Question 9

are there antioxidants in pears?

Accepted Answer

Yea : All fruits and vegetables are sources of antioxidants. So-called "white" fruits and vegetables like pears and apples were recently shown in a dutch study to significantly reduce the risk of stroke, by as much as 50%.

Question 10

do bananas contain antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A little: Bananas do not have nearly the quantity of antioxidants as things like oranges, appes, grapes, blueberries, etc.  They do have some flavenids, vit a, e, and c, which do have antioxidant effects, but this effect is somewhat muted by the high sugar content.  However they do have many healthy components like fiber, b vitamins, and potassium - which has been shown to help control blood pressure.

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