{"id":844,"date":"2010-07-22T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2010-07-22T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/07\/a-new-kind-of-super-hero-antio.html"},"modified":"2010-07-22T14:52:14","modified_gmt":"2010-07-22T14:52:14","slug":"a-new-kind-of-super-hero-antio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/07\/a-new-kind-of-super-hero-antio.html","title":{"rendered":"A New Kind of Super Hero. Antioxidant Girl. (Magic Bullet included)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/DOG%20antioxidant%20girl.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Antioxidant Girl - a new kind of super hero.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/100\/import\/assets_c\/2010\/07\/DOG antioxidant girl-thumb-400x266-16608.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"mt-image-left\" style=\"float: left;margin: 0 20px 20px 0\" \/><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Looking for a magic bullet?  A miracle cure?  Something that will add health to your life and help you lose that fat belly?  Antioxidant Girl to the rescue.<\/em><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re looking for <strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong> &#8216;magic bullet,&#8217; then you&#8217;ve come to the right place!!!  Antioxidant Girl has created a list of foods that are &#8216;heavy&#8217; in antioxidants, that help to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer&#8217;s.  And maybe even promote weight loss? You betcha!<br \/>\n<strong>What is an Antioxidant?<\/strong> An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules.<br \/>\nAn antioxidant is a molecule that slows or prevents the process of oxidation of other molecules.  Antioxidants protect the body&#8217;s cells from damage caused by free radicals.<br \/>\n<strong>What are Free Radicals?<\/strong>  Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron and &#8216;steal&#8217; electrons from surrounding molecules.   We are exposed to free radicals all the time.  Sometimes through radiation, smoke ozone and nitrous oxide, x-rays, chemicals, pollutants and saturated fats; sometimes free radicals are produced by our bodies.<br \/>\n<strong>Can Antioxidants help us lose weight?<\/strong>  For one thing, foods that are &#8216;heavy&#8217; in antioxidants are some of the lowest-calorie foods that are the best for you!  When you feed your body with nutrient dense foods, you are naturally more energetic, strong, focused and more empowered to live a healthy life.<br \/>\nHere follows the USDA&#8217;s Antioxidant scorecard!  A list of foods that are high in antioxidants, stop free radicals in their tracks and can help you move toward health!<br \/>\nBlueberries (serving size: 1 cup)<br \/>\nCranberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nBlackberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nRaspberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nStrawberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nRed Delicious Apple<br \/>\nRed Kidney Beans (1\/2 cup, cooked)<br \/>\nPecans (1 oz)<br \/>\nPinto Beans (1\/2 cup, cooked)<br \/>\nSweet Cherries (1 cup)<br \/>\nBlack Plum<br \/>\nWalnuts (1 oz)<br \/>\nGreen Pear<br \/>\nHazelnuts (1 oz)<br \/>\nNavel Orange<br \/>\nRed Cabbage (1\/2 cup cooked)<br \/>\nRusset Potato (6 oz)<br \/>\nPistachios (1 oz)<br \/>\nGreen tea (1 cup)<br \/>\n<em>Ready for an Antioxidant Infusion???<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/07\/summer-smoothies-drink-up-melt.html\">Summer Smoothies Extraordinaire<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/03\/dysfunctional-chef-strawberry.html\">Strawberry &amp; Arugula Salad<\/a><br \/>\nSpread the word &#8230; NOT the icing!<br \/>\nJanice<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>\nCurious about coaching?<br \/>\nJanice Taylor can help you live your best life! <a href=\"mailto:janice@ourladyofweightloss.com\">Write Janice<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Janice on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/OurLady\">Twitter<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php#\/profile.php?sid=d82081eb96fa8033ec096ad6ccfd2b0a&amp;id=557881698&amp;hiq=janice%2Ctaylor\">Facebook<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p>Join the <a href=\"http:\/\/community.beliefnet.com\/kick_in_the_tush_club\"><strong>Our Lady of Weight Loss&#8217;s Kick in the Tush Club<\/strong><\/a>: <a class=\"zem_slink\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beliefnet\" title=\"Beliefnet\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Beliefnet<\/a> Chapter.<\/p>\n<p>Visit:  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourladyofweightloss.com\">www.OurLadyofWeightLoss.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a magic bullet? 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