In the news lately there has been talk concerning the health benefits of antioxidants and in health studies that are being conducted. Obviously this news is interesting, but many folks are not sure what antioxidants are and what they can do for our bodies. How do we make sure that we are getting enough of these antioxidants in our food? Are there more than one type of antioxidant? The vital question is how do antioxidants help our bodies from the free radicals that are attacking our bodies?