Welcome to the Wellness FOURplay Podcast! Episode 8: Antioxidants   1. WHAT ARE THEY? - Substances that fight free radicals in your body. Free radicals are compounds that can cause damage to your cells that can lead to all kinds of aging problems. 2. WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? - Antioxidants can help balance out the free-radicals, leaving the ones needed for your immune system to work properly and neutralizing the excess that cause cell damage that leads to health issues 3. HOW CAN THEY HELP YOU? - They help protect your cells while leaving the good free radicals to boost your Increase the support of your healthy Immune System! response -Reducing cell damage can also lead to a longer, healthier lifespan 4. WHERE CAN YOU GET THEM? - 1) We can TAKE them: (Direct antioxidants) - Vitamins A, C & E, fruits like berries & oranges, vegetables like deep green leafy veggies, sweet potatoes, broccoli, etc. We can also eat whole grains, nuts like almonds, pistachios & walnuts, seeds, herbs and spices, juices, 🤩  Red Wine. OR...  2) We can MAKE them: (Indirect antioxidants) Nrf2 Activation through exercise, calorie restriction (fasting) and by taking natural nutrient compound Nrf2 activators. #WellnessFourPlay​ #Antioxidants​ #Rust​ #EmpoweredWellness​ #wellness​ For information regarding our daily wellness regimen that includes Nrf2 Activation, or for show ideas, please contact us at https://DondeeAndMarci.com