OXIDATION AND NUTRITION

WHAT IS OXIDATION

Oxidation is a natural process that occur in the body, it is just like the rusting process, it happens when water (H2O) and air (OXYGEN) meets. Now in the body you would bear with me that man takes in oxygen which is used for our metabolic process and we drink water to facilitate the body's reactions. So naturally the body will undergo oxidation. These reactions occuring in the system causes our cell to break down and loss its function. For instance in type two diabetes, cell responsible to production of insulin get degenerated and are not able to produce sufficient amount anymore.

WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT

Antioxidant are substance or compounds prevent the oxidation process, the either nullify the harmful nature of the reaction or prevent its occurence all together. In the body the most powerful antioxidant known is a molecule called glutathione, however aside this lots of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamin C can be found in the things we eat.

THE NUTRITION

Foods such as oranges and apples are filled with ascorbic acid which is a very powerful antioxidant. Berries, Chocolate, Pecans, Kidney beans, Cocoa etc. The question is how many people from poverty stricken countries and developing countries such as Ghana can afford these kinds of foods? The indegenous person from Ghan would rather buy a "heavy meal" like fufu or banku so as be filled throughout the day. The reason is not because he or she wouldn't want to have these foods and enjoy the benefits that come with it but because they can't afford it and those that can afford it don't really take it because they really how well it could be benefiting them, the average Ghanaian buys these kind of meal in a blue moon, on special occasions like Christmas. How much impact would that have on the system?

1 STEEM is approximately 16 Ghana Cedis, thus one steem a day should be enough to provide these antioxidant reached foods for the average Ghanaian since the average price for these food 3-4 Ghana cedis, thus roughly 3 or these can be bought daily.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS

Regular intake of foods rich in antioxidants would slow the signs of aging, research has shown that high levels of antioxidants in the eye can slow down lots of eye diseases if not completely prevent them. Age Related Macula Degeneration is treated with high doses of antioxidants. Cataract formations can also be counteracted with antioxidants, and cataract is one the leading causes of blindness in the world, so imagine the visions that can be saved just through nutrition.

Antioxidants are also known to reduce the risks of getting cancer, they help the liver function properly through detoxification, helps reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and overall help elongate ones life span.

THE GOAL

With the help of the STEEMIT COMMUNITY through @steemchurch and @farms, people from deprived communities and developing countries would be able to obtain foods rich in antioxidants, for better health and life in general. They will also be educated on the health benefit of these food products so they will amenable to include it in their diet. This is very possible and i seek to work tirelessly to achieve the dream by starting it in my locality. Together we can make a difference. #Steemchurch and #farms will feed the world