Antioxidant Foods
Foods High in Antioxidants
Antioxidant Health BenefitsAntioxidants work by binding with the free radicals and are thus able to reduce their destruction to cell walls and arteries.
They are known for slowing down the aging process, building up our immune system and protecting us from degenerative diseases like macular degeneration. Two human studies show that eating high-ORAC fruits and vegetables or by simply doubling the intake of fruits and vegetables—both naturally high in antioxidants—raises the antioxidant power of the blood between 13 and 25 percent. The studies are published in the Journal of Nutrition (vol. 128, pp. 2383-2390) and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (vol. 68, pp. 1081-1087). To read more about the benefits of antioxidants click here: Benefits of Antioxidants Antioxidant Food List
Surprisingly, an antioxidant food list, not only contains fruits rich in antioxidants, but also includes:vegetables, nuts and legumes. I will list some of the top antioxidant foods. I've chosen not to list their ORAC score because there are too many variables that affect the actual numbers. What is important is that you include a variety of these foods in your daily diet. If you want to read more about Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) click here:
ORAC Score
Highest Antioxidant Fruits
Fruits high in antioxidants include:Goji Berry Black Chokecherry Wild Blueberry Blueberry,commercially grown Cranberry Blackberry Prune Raspberry Strawberry Red Delicious Apple Granny Smith Apple
Sweet Cherry Black Plum Plum Gala Apple Raisins Oranges Red Grapes To read more about antioxidant fruits click here: Fruits High in Antioxidants Vegetables High in Antioxidants
Vegetables high in antioxidants include:Brussel Sprouts Alphalfa Sprouts Spinach Broccoli Florets Beets Red Bell Peppers Artichoke Hearts Russett Potato Kale To learn about one of the most nutrient dense vegetables click here: Kale Nutrients and Kale Recipes Antioxidant Beans
Small Red beans Red Kidney Bean Pinto Bean Black Beans
Antioxidant Nuts
PecansWalnuts Almonds
Antioxidants in Chocolate
Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder To learn more click here:
Tea Antioxidants
Green TeaBlack Tea White Tea
Antioxidant SpicesCloves groundCinnamon Oregano
Just by eating, as our bodies break down and metabolize food, they generate a lot of free radicals. “And without any antioxidants present, like those from colorful fruits and vegetables, for instance, there’s nothing to counteract this detrimental effect,” says Dr. Ronald Prior,a chemist at USDA’s Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center in Little Rock. “We’re learning that antioxidants should be consumed with every meal,” says Prior. “And if you routinely skip antioxidants in your diet, over time, the excess number of free radicals being produced may begin damaging cellular components, ultimately leading to atherosclerosis, cancer, and other diseases.” For More Information:
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