Among other nutritional fads, antioxidants is a buzz word that might be confusing. It’s easy to tell they’re supposed to be good for you, but why?

Antioxidants can help your body fight the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are small cellular bodies that come from digesting food and environmental factors, like pollution or smoke. They are connected with aging cells, which can cause later health problems.

Antioxidants can be found in all sorts of food and are found in the forms of other nutrients, like vitamins C and A.

You can see some foods high in antioxidants below. Keep in mind this research is fairly new and most experts would advise to make sure to eat the suggested five to eight servings of fruits and vegetables each day to stay healthy.