The nutritionist spoke about the positive effects of antioxidants on health

In summer, everyone is exposed to increased oxidative stress. Family nutritionist, weight correction specialist, nutritionist Victoria Sergeeva told on Wednesday, July 9, how to help her body.

This imperceptible process accelerates skin aging, depletion of body resources and loss of energy. A diet rich in antioxidants has a positive effect on long-term health, she said in an interview with IA RuNews24.ru .

Sergeeva noted that antioxidants protect the skin from photoaging, support the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, strengthen the immune system, help recover from heat and stress, and preserve youth and energy.

"Vegetables, fruits, greens, legumes, herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants. Foods of different colors contain their own unique antioxidants, so you need to aim for a rainbow on your plate. Don't look for overseas products, the whole range of antioxidants can be obtained from local sources," the nutritionist emphasized.

The nutritionist added that in order for foods not to lose their antioxidants, they should be eaten fresh, and they should not be stored for a long time.

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In turn, the experts of the publication EatingWell.com they talked about the effect of zucchini on the digestive system. Zucchini is also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help reduce inflammation and support the immune system. 360.ru .

Antonina Starodubova, chief nutritionist at the Moscow Department of Health, told the Moscow City News agency that strawberries contain carotenoids (precursors of vitamin A) and vitamin E, which, along with vitamin C, are powerful antioxidants and protect our body's cells from damage.

Earlier, on July 2, Elena Solomatina, a nutritionist and candidate of medical Sciences, said that a summer tan can cause more harm than good to the body.

The specialist noted that even when using sunscreens, the skin is still exposed, and the body is forced to actively produce melanin for protection. Solomatina added that free radicals damage cell membranes, dehydrate the skin and cause oxidative stress.

Earlier, in June, cosmetologist Ekaterina Anchikova said that lycopene-containing bright red tomatoes, especially heat-treated ones, reduce the risk of sunburn. She noted that lycopene, which is also a source of watermelon, is a powerful antioxidant. It is able to neutralize free radicals formed in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet rays.