Antioxidants are compounds found in food that are said to be very healthy for us. It is said that antioxidants protect our cell walls from damage caused by free radicals that are generated during digestion. You may hear all kinds of claims on TV and the internet that whatever product being sold is high in antioxidants. The last few years it has been claimed that blueberries were the best source for antioxidants.
According to Journal of Agricultural
and Food Chemistry the following are the top 20 best sources of antioxidants.
small red beans
wild blueberries
red kidney beans
pinto beans
cultivated blue berries
carnberries
cooked artichokes
blackberries
dried prunes
raspberries
strawberries
red delicious apples
granny smith apples
pecans
sweet cherries
black plums
cooked russet potatoes
black beans
plums
gala apples
We have always known that fruits and veggies were good for us. I guess here is another reason to include those foods in your diet. I drink green tea as well for antioxidant benefits.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment