Politics, pollution, taxes, the NHS: these are typical "mad as hell" topics. But for me, it's something different. I'm ticked off about health and fitness magazines, even this one, haranguing us about exercise, free-radical production and disease
-related aspects of ailments such as heart disease and cancer. Studies also show that vitamin E supplementation often at the level of about 400 IU a day may help protect you from the oxidative damage caused by endurance exercise. This free radical
for this normally conservative brand – it’s a radical new shoe.The big story is the shoe’s new Dynamic V-GRID plate. You can see this through the outsole and better still when you remove the insole. This plastic plate, which sits on top of the midsole, runs the full
of carbohydrate refuelling throughout the day.10. Ensure a good variety of foods in the 24-hour recovery period to help support your immune system and protect you from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.11. Replace 150-200 per cent of fluid losses over a 2
called phytochemicals, which help to fight the potentially harmful free radicals linked to a range of diseases. The American Cancer Institute, and Cancer Research, estimate that as many as 50 per cent of all cancers are linked to diet. Several studies
-grain cereals and bread. The antioxidants play an important role in the protection of muscle fibres from free-radical damage during physical activity and also in reducing post-exercise muscle soreness, so it is important that you get plenty. As for supplements
schedule. It can help athletes maintain optimum health and keep joints supple and flexible.Running can be particularly hard on the cartilage in your joints; constant pounding can cause wear and tear.Sport can also increase production of free radicals. Up
, rather than extra red cells. Some scientists believe training at moderate altitudes (2,000-2,300m) may be detrimental to general health, raising levels of damaging free radicals, and depressing the immune system, but these are not because of raised levels
content helps regulate blood sugar levels while the fibre helps to keep you feeling full.Peppercorns: They improve digestion by stimulating the pancreas to produce more digestive enzymes. They also contain compounds that neutralise free radicals - helping
free radicals, those unstable molecules that race around the body looking to inflict cell damage. Red peppers also contain lycopene, which may offer protection from some cancers. Peppers of all colours are a good source of dietary fibre
