DURING this you may just think that antioxidants present in green vegetables or fruits. Though, actually antioxidants can also be found in many other foods. Materials can be sourced natural antioxidants and nutrients and non-nutrient substances. Which belong to the non-nutrient substances are polyphenol compounds and tannins. While nutrients act as antioxidants are vitamins A, E, C, riboflavin, carotenoids, zinc, manganese, copper, and selenium. Therefore, you can obtain the materials from a variety of food antioxidants.

Some foods are so far less known as a source of antioxidants, and draw your attention from now on is:

Chocolate
Good news for fans of chocolate. In the dark chocolate contains flavonoids (antioxidant that protects the heart). Flavonoids prevent platelets, which is attached to each other and the blood clot that can cause heart attacks. A study by USDA Agricultural Research Service in Illinois, the United States even found that chocolate has the same potential with red wine in preventing heart disease. One cup of hot chocolate made from two tablespoons of chocolate powder (without milk) contains more flavonoids than red wine glass.

Brown seeds are also rich in carbohydrates, fiber, protein, B vitamins, and minerals. In fact, brown seed is also a major source of proanthocyanidin, which is also the protective compounds found in grape seed extract. Content of caffeine, theobromine, and phenylethylalanine can improve mood, stimulate the central nervous system, and stimulates the muscles. So, no wonder if the chocolate frequently become their favorite food which is sad.
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