Dr. Sally Norton , nutrition and weight loss expert, reveals that there are 6 antioxidant foods that play a very important role in our health and well-being .
And especially they regulate blood pressure and promote the health of the cardiovascular system and the well-being of our heart.

There are 6 foods with a powerful antioxidant action: they counteract cell aging, regulate blood pressure and reduce high cholesterol.

Dr. Norton, while not absolutely believing in superfoods , which are also a trend, says that there are antioxidant foods that are high in nutrients and that are neither sought after nor expensive.
Here are the 6 antioxidant foods that must never be missing in our diet.

6 ANTIOXIDANT FOODS FOR OUR WELL-BEING

1. Sour cherries or sour cherries
2. Avocado
3. Cranberry
4. Pumpkin seeds
5. Chia seeds
6. Blueberries

ANTIOXIDANT FOODS: CHARACTERISTICS

Black cherries or sour cherries are a powerful ally of our cardiovascular system: those with high cholesterol problems, those suffering from cellulite and hypertension, must eat black cherries when it is their season or alternatively drink their juice, which can be found in organic and in herbal medicine.

They are also useful for those who struggle to fall asleep, for those who play sports and for those with digestive problems or overweight. Their incredible antioxidant power has an anti-inflammatory action.

Avocado with its monounsaturated fats reduces bad cholesterol in the blood, so much so that you could eat half a day for those suffering from hypercholesterolemia.

Cranberry is a type of American berry known as cranberry: it is a super antioxidant, promotes diuresis, helps the liver and cardiovascular system. But where can we find it? Here too, you can try the organic or herbalist’s shop, where you can find natural supplements or cranberry juices. Great for those suffering from cystitis and urinary tract problems.

You can obviously buy pumpkin seeds , but when it’s pumpkins season (from autumn to spring), you can take them directly from the pumpkin, clean them well, dry them in the sun and then toast them in the oven or in a pan.
I highly recommend making them at home, because they are not salty on the surface and not treated.
They are great and are an amazing source of zinc, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. Micronutrients that promote sleep, cell integrity, beauty of skin, hair, protection of sight.

Chia seeds are also another important source of micronutrients (mineral salts). They also provide omega3 fatty acids. They also promote intestinal regularity. We can take them for example by making a chia seed pudding.
Just take 200 ml of any liquid, milk, juice, coconut water, and add 2 generous tablespoons of chia seeds. Then mix well. In a few seconds the seeds absorb the water, creating an easy spoon dessert that can be personalized with honey, molasses, spices, pieces of fruit. Here you will find 5 recipes for breakfast with chia seeds. 

Finally, blueberries are small health bombs and antioxidants: in fact, their protective action on sight, heart, immune defenses and their low sugar content make them an ideal fruit for healthy weight loss.