For athletes , dark -colored fruits and vegetables are also recommended as excellent antioxidants to fight free radicals that can cause muscle pain , inflammation , fatigue , and premature cell death .
A free radical is an atom or molecule compounds containing one or more unpaired electrons that are highly reactive .
Free radicals can be formed in the body during breathing as a byproduct of the process of oxidation or burning , excessive exercise , when there is inflammation , exposure to environmental pollutants such as cigarette smoke , motor vehicle , radiation , and so on .
To avoid the adverse effects of free radicals , eating dark foods is highly recommended . Here are some of the fruits and vegetables are recommended .
