What Is an Antioxidant?

An antioxidant is a dietary substance -- usually a nutrient -- that can help prevent or repair the damage caused by the free radicals that are the waste products of your body’s energy production process. Eating a balanced diet generally provides enough antioxidants to counterbalance the free radicals that cause cell damage and illness. However, dietary restrictions or disease may increase your body’s needs and require supplementary antioxidants to get the job done.

Benefit of Tigerrnut

Nutritious product with a high energy content (starch, fats, sugars and proteins), rich in minerals such as phosphorous, potassium and vitamins E and C:

Tigernut (Fresh)

Tigernut 

The Surprising Benefits of Raw Chocolate

Chocolate is often seen as an indulgence, a naughty little treat that always leaves us feeling a bit guilty after we've taken the last bite, but is it really such a bad thing?

Actually, chocolate isn't half as unhealthy as you might believe. It just depends on the kind of chocolate that you're eating. Milk and white chocolate are great for a treat and should be enjoyed guilt-free, but other types of chocolate have some surprising benefits you might not have been aware of.