An antioxidant is a chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, are antioxidants and may protect body cells from damage caused by the oxidative effects of free radicals.  Oxidation occurs when elements or materials are exposed to free radicals in the environment.

Everyone knows that we need a wide variety of fruits and vegetable in our diets to be healthy.  But it is just as important to protect ourselves from the risks of food borne illnesses through proper handling of these foods.

Can your diet affect depression? That’s the question that researchers have been studying for years. We’ve always known that eating healthy is good for us, but now research reports that people who regularly eat fruit, vegetables, and fish reduce their chances of suffering from depression.