According to the scientists from the University of Scranton, the diet should include a variety of sources of antioxidants. The researchers believe that antioxidants are worth being obtained not only from vegetables and fruits. Full story

Scientists from Louisiana State University, USA, have found that one spoonful of black rice bran contains more anthocyanin antioxidants, fiber and vitamin E than a spoonful of blackberries or blueberries, which are regarded as strong natural antioxidants. However, the rice contains less sugar. Full story

The health benefits of chocolate remain very much questionable, and it looks as though they haven’t been thoroughly studied yet. Full story

Eat bread crusts if you want to protect yourself from bowel cancer. Scientists have discovered that the antioxidant produced during bread baking prevents certain changes in the body which lead to cancer development. Full story

Scientists from Beiersdorf AG, Germany, came to conclusion that not only green tea but white tea as well helps lose weight. High levels of antioxidants boost metabolism and promote weight loss. Full story

Scientists from the University College London (Great Britain) report that antioxidants do not have the power to prevent the body from aging. They conducted series of experiments and can confidently claim that the role of free radicals in the process of cell damage is greatly exaggerated. This means that the protective action of antioxidants is exaggerated as well. Full story