Saturday, July 23, 2011

20 Of The Highest Antioxidants Foods! Did You Know?

Did you know that many food choices remove free radicals and promote good health, specially foods with bright colors? The antioxidants in a large variety of foods eliminate cancer-causing free radicals and lead to better health.

According to the USDA, antioxidants remove free radicals from the body which can run rampant and actually damage cells, causing serious illness. Many health professionals use them for treatments of stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. They have also been helpful in treating brain injury and may slow and even prevent development of cancers.
There are numerous choices for antioxidant-rich foods, but which ones are really the best? The USDA tested over 100 foods from all categories and developed an authoritative list of the top 20:

The Top 20 Foods Highest In Antioxidants

  1. small red beans
  2. wild blueberries
  3. red kidney beans
  4. pinto beans
  5. cultivated blueberries
  6. cranberries
  7. artichokes
  8. blackberries
  9. prunes
  10. raspberries
  11. strawberries
  12. red delicious apples
  13. Granny Smith apples
  14. pecans
  15. sweet cherries
  16. black plums
  17. russet potatoes
  18. black beans
  19. plums
  20. gala apples
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Thanks for looking! God Bless, Simone :)



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