Q. I eat a good amount of antioxidant foods, yet I seem to catch every cold that goes around the office. Is there anything else I can do to avoid being sick all the time.

Antioxidant vitamins have very short lives and don't have access to the brain and spinal cord - they're too big. That means that you're heavily dependant on melatonin's antioxidant capacity to chase down any free radicals that get in there, or that persist once the vitamins have fizzled out. Keep your melatonin levels up by avoiding depleters like EMF, Light, and chemcals. That should help your immune system  fight off most of the colds. 

Q. Are there any fruits and vegetables that are safe to buy at the regular grocery store?

Some foods in the regular grocery store will tend to have more pesticide residues than others. Some that typically have high pesticide residues include Apples, Bell peppers, Celery, Cherries and Grapes. I'd be tempted to buy these in an organic form. Some foods have lower pesticide residues including Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Broccoli and Cauliflower. I wouldn't hesitate to buy these in their non organic variety.

Q. What is an antioxidant rich diet?

An antioxidant rich diet is a way of eating that emphasizes antioxidant rich foods. The body can extract antioxidants from fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, meats and oils. It uses these antioxidants to neutralize the free radicals, created by pollutants, stress and daily living, that cause disease. An antioxidant rich diet would include at least 6 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables a day but can be more.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to replace the advice of a well chosen medical doctor.