Antioxidants

Research has shown an association between higher intakes of certain antioxidants and lower incidence of some diseases such as certain cancers and heart disease. The most well- known antioxidants found naturally in food are Beta-carotene, vitamins E and C.

Beta-carotene

Beta-carotene is found in plant foods especially fruit and vegetables. Studies have shown that carotene rich foods have a protective effect against cancers such as lung, bladder and skin cancer. Best sources of beta-carotene are vegetables and fruits especially the orange, yellow and leafy dark green coloured ones.

Vitamin A &E

Found in nuts, eggs, fish, vegetable oils, wheat germ, margarines, and whole grains Vitamin E  works to protect polyunsaturated fats found in cell membranes, and vitamin A from oxidation.

Vitamin C

Along with its other roles in the body, vitamin C seems to protect against many forms of cancer. Vitamin C is found only in plant foods and is richest in fresh fruit and vegetables, for example citrus fruit, berry fruit, capsicum, broccoli, spinach and cabbage.  .