How to Prevent Oxidation Stress

Fresh blueberries in a bowl and scattered on a table

The answer is Antioxidants... you've heard about them, but do you know why they are so great for you?

Antioxidants are substances found naturally in food and are the key to reducing oxidative stress by protecting you from free radical damage.

What is Oxidative Stress?

Oxidative stress is one of the leading causes of aging and disease.

Free radicals are the unstable molecules that react in your body to cause damage which antioxidants protect you from.

Antioxidants are key because they can prevent and heal the damage of the leading causes of disease

Antioxidants Foods

Antioxidants are key because they can prevent and heal the damage of the leading causes of disease

Fruits and Vegetables
Berries - Blueberries, Raspberries
Green Tea
Dark Chocolate

Reduce Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is one of the leading causes of aging and disease.

Free radicals are the unstable molecules that react in your body to cause damage which antioxidants protect you from.

Chemical pollutants - Cleaning products, Pesticides,

Cigarettes smoke

Pollution - including air, water, and food

Alcohol - dehydrate your body,  deplete your body of minerals.

Food - Preservatives, Artificial food colourings / flavorings

Geography - What you live near to.

Dehydration - Keep Hydrated

Resources

General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.

  1. NHS: The vegan diet

    Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.

  2. British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet

    Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.

  3. NHS: The Eatwell Guide

    Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.

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