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Healthy Living– What are Antioxidants?

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What are Antioxidants?

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

Picture it– you’re walking around the grocery store and all of a sudden you get the urge for a green tea or fruit drink. You find the appropriate aisle and pick out a tasty beverage. As you study your selection to make sure it’s suitable to your taste-buds, you notice the bottle says your favorite flavor plus antioxidants– what are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are literally anti-oxidants, which refers to a process that prevents oxidative stress on the cells in your body or the breaking down of the electrons in cells. Oxidative stress can negatively affect cell structure leaving your body vulnerable to certain diseases.

To anti-oxidize is to get rid of oxidizing that causes cell damage by providing the free radicals (created by oxidizing) with natural or man-made electrons. Providing the free radicals with natural or man-made electrons keeps those free radicals from breaking down your body’s cells. So…in a nutshell, antioxidants protect your cells from damage and work to keep you healthy– neat, right?

For more information on this topic, check out this Healthy Living article (read more)

The EE 411: Healthy Living – Where Can You Find Antioxidants?

Natural Antioxidants can be found in the following teas, fruits, and vegetables: 

  • Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cranberries
  • Prunes
  • Pinto Beans
  • Cooked Artichokes
  • Apples
  • Plums
  • Pecans
  • Sweet Cherries
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce
  • Spinach
  • Kale and Collard Greens
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Green Tea
  • Whole Grains

Man-made Antioxidants can be found in some of the following products:

  • Soft Drinks like Soda and Juice
  • Milk
  • Chicken Broth
  • Sausage
  • Vegetable Oils
  • Processed Cheese
  • Peanut Butter
  • Instant Soups
  • Seasonings
  • Chewing Gum

Share with us: What is your favorite antioxidant? Did we miss any?

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Health and Living – The FYI on Blood Pressure

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Have you ever had a moment of high stress and/or a point when you were so fed up with something that you may have said it make your blood boil or it raises your blood pressure? We are pretty sure you have had one of those moments a few times. But what actually raises your blood pressure and how can you keep it under control?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of your arteries. It is also the rate upon which it circulates and the heart pumps your blood. High blood pressure also known as hypertension is when the pressure readings reach 140/90 and over. It is basically that your heart is pumping too much blood at a time.

This can happen because your arteries are too narrow to handle the increased amount of blood. In some cases, high blood pressure can lead to other forms of health issues like heart attack or stroke. This, of course, depends on other extenuating circumstances of the individual that has high blood pressure.

In all situations concerning your health, it is important to talk to a professional to see where you in your health. Consulting a doctor can help you see where your health stands and what you could do to improve it. There are ways you can help reduce your chances of high blood pressure:

  • regulate your sodium intake because it can contribute to high blood pressure.
  • reduce your stress levels and find some ways to cope healthily
  • exercise to keep your body fit and ready for whatever comes its way
  • practice eating healthy
  • foods that exclusively helps reduce blood pressure:
    • berries like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries have flavonoids that help blood pressure
    • leafy greens have potassium and are great for lowering blood pressure
    • beets contain nitrates that can help reduce blood pressure.
    • oatmeal has low sodium and fat, which is great for a high blood pressure
    • bananas are just good for everything, the potassium is great for adding to a healthy diet.  

The EE 411: Smoking, Blood Pressure, and Health

We figure we’d highlight a quick tid-bit about smoking health risks. As you all are well aware, there have been studies that show how smoking can have adverse effects on an individual’s health. Smoking, as research has shown, can make getting health more difficult. It can affect breathing and other aspects of your health. In terms of this week’s topic, smoking has been correlated with high blood pressure. It has been connected to lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. Smoking is definitely something to consult your doctor about, especially if you are thinking about quitting. Also, the second hand smoke can pose health risks to others. It is nice to be mindful of others when smoking and others to avoid too much exposure to second-hand smoke.

Share with Us:  What foods do you enjoying eating that helps with blood pressure?

(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments.  Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog.  More information about our  company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms and Organic Lip Balms) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!)