RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Do you know what free radicals are? Free radicals are oxidizing molecules that are a leading cause in making us look older faster and gain body fat faster. They emerge when we eat, but they're especially prevalent when we consume junk food like candy bars, chips, and other processed simple carbohydrates. Free radicals damage the cells that tell us we're full. With every passing year, these fullness signifiers suffer wear and tear-causing the "stop eating!" signal to get weaker and appetites (and possibly our waistlines) to get bigger. The best way to fight back is to avoid the junk and load up on colorful, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.