Why does a cut apple turn brown sitting on the counter? Oxidation. Oxidation is the process whereby a substance interacts with oxygen and occurs in all cells including cells in our body. As oxygen interacts with cells, it may alter the cell, causing 1-2% of the cells to turn into free radicals. Free radicals may [...]
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Antioxidants: What are they and why are they good for us?
Posted on June 13, 2012 by nichole
This post was posted in chocolate, truffles, antioxidants, munch and was tagged with walnuts, dark chocolate, whole foods, antioxidants, ORAC, blueberries, pecans, almonds, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals
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