Here are some sobering facts:

• The World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute have stated that at least 80% of all cancer comes from the chemicals in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. (Nutrition Almanac)
• Toxic chemical have become a prime suspect in male infertility. Sperm counts in the U.S. have declined by 80% over the past fifty years. (The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book)
• The Environmental Protection Agency has found that people who drink chlorinated water get 50 to 100% more cancer of the colon, bladder, kidneys and stomach - the organs the water passes through. (Council on Environmental Quality)
• The Environmental Protection Agency states that on a daily basis, municipal sewers release 40 billion gallons of waste, agriculture discharges 50 billion gallons and industry dumps 125 billion gallons of waste int our water - every single day. (Nutrition Almanac)

A great way to help protect yourself from this toxic environment is to be sure to get the right nutrients in your diet. Antioxidants, the naturally occurring phytochemicals or phytonutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables, are the best natural way help your body prevent the oxidative damage that causes premature aging, degenerative diseases and certain illnesses.

Here’s more on antioxidants and phytonutrients:

Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention
Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Antioxidants
Foods High in Antioxidants
Definition of Antioxidant
Benefits of Antioxidants