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Rarely do great beauty and great virtue dwell together.
Petrarch,
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about.
Lynn Johnston,
A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
Patricia Neal
Art is making something out of nothing.

Let each man exercise the art he knows.

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.

Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here!
J. K. Rowling,
Cats regard people as furniture.

Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.
John Wayne

Antioxidant means "against oxidation." Antioxidants work to protect lipids from peroxidation by radicals. Antioxidants are effective because they are willing to give up their own electrons to free radicals. When a free radical gains the electron from an antioxidant it no longer needs to attack the cell and the chain reaction of oxidation is broken (4). After donating an electron an antioxidant becomes a free radical by definition. Antioxidants in this state are not harmful because they have the ability to accommodate the change in electrons without becoming reactive. The human body has an elaborate antioxidant defense system. Antioxidants are manufactured within the body and can also be extracted from the food humans eat such as fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, meats, and oil. There are two lines of antioxidant defense within the cell. The first line, found in the fat-soluble cellular membrane consists of vitamin E, beta-carotene, and coenzyme Q (10). Of these, vitamin E is considered the most potent chain breaking antioxidant within the membrane of the cell. Inside the cell water soluble antioxidant scavengers are present. These include vitamin C, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase (SD), and Catalase (4). Only those antioxidants that are commonly supplemented (vitamins A, C, E and the mineral selenium) are addressed in the literature review that follows.
Vegetables and fruits with the deepest colors contain the highest levels of Antioxidant
Nutrients.

"Acai berries are among the most nutritious foods of the Amazon, rich in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Acai berries also contain oleic acid (omega-9), a beneficial fatty acid."
Even a thin layer of mucoid plaque weakens the body. Nature intended mucoid plaque to be sloughed off. But due to stress and diet, most Americans have many hardened layers of mucoid plaque. The healthy colon weighs about 4 pounds. One autopsy revealed a colon choked with 40 pounds of impacted mucoid plaque! A proper colon cleanse and detoxification program prepares your body for optimal health by removing the mucoid plaque.

Free radicals contribute to many different diseases. Chemically, a substance is oxidized when electrons are removed and reduced when electrons are added. All chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons. Energy by gradually oxidizing its food in a controlled manner and storing it in the form of chemical potential energy, called ATP.

The antioxidants are believed to help protect the body from free-radical damage. But before you go out and stock your pantry with mega-doses of these vitamins, be warned: more is not always better. The long-term effect of large doses of these nutrients has not been proven. Other chemicals and substances found in natural sources of antioxidants may also be responsible for the beneficial effects. So for now, the best way to ensure adequate intake of the antioxidant nutrients is through a balanced diet consisting of 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Antioxidants also known as “free radical scavengers,” are compounds that either reduce the formation of free radicals or react with and neutralize them. Antioxidants often work by donating an electron to the free radical before it can oxidize other cell components. Once the electrons of the free radical are paired, the free radical is stabilized and becomes non-toxic to cells. Therapy aimed at increasing the availability of antioxidants in cells may be effective in preventing or slowing the course of neurological diseases like HD.
ANTIOXIDANTS - When you exercise heavily, you need additional antioxidants according to a leading researcher. Exercise stimulates your body's production of "free radicals" that attack cells, leading to long-term damage and a higher risk of cancer. To counteract the exercise hazard, experts suggest taking antioxidant supplements daily, notably vitamin E (400 IU) and vitamin C (1000 mg).
Eat a balanced diet of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
Eat real food grown by Mother Nature. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and lean animal products, raised naturally without hormones.
Eat at least 50% of your food raw.
Eat several small meals throughout the day
Eat slowly and chew your food well.
Avoid refined sugars sweets and processed packaged foods
Do not eat at least 3 hours before sleeping.

· *For Rice Balls:
· 2 1/2 cup glutious rice (mochi gome)
· 1/2 cup Japanese rice
3 cup water
· *For Toppings:
· 3/4 lb. anko (sweet azuki bean paste)
· 1/2 cup crushed walnuts and 2 Tbsp sugar, grinded well
· 3 Tbsp black sesame seeds and 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar, grinded well
· 1/3 cup kinako (soy bean powder) and 2 Tbsp sugar, mixed
Preparation:
Put both kinds of rice in a bowl and wash with cold water. Drain the rice in a colander and set aside for 30 minutes. Place the rice in a rice cooker and add measured water. Let the rice soak in the water for 30 minutes. Start the cooker. Put prepared toppings, such as anko and sesame seeds, in separate bowls. When rice is cooked, let it steam for 15 minutes. Mash the rice with wooden pestle until sticky. Wet hands and shape the rice into oval balls. Cover rice balls with different toppings.