Best Food Sources for Antioxidants
Foods are considered to be the preferred way of boosting antioxidant levels because they're thought to contain a wide array of antioxidant substances. Many of the them are also high in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
A USDA study analyzed the antioxidant content of commonly consumed foods. Researchers tested over 100 foods. Here is a ranked list of the top 20 fruits, vegetables and nuts:
Small red bean (dried), 1/2 cup
Wild blueberry, 1 cup
Red kidney bean (dried), 1/2 cup[br[
Pinto bean, 1/2 cup
Blueberry (cultivated), 1 cup
Cranberry, 1 cup (whole)
Artichoke (cooked hearts), 1 cup
Blackberry, 1 cup
Prune, 1/2 cup
Raspberry, 1 cup
Strawberry, 1 cup
Red delicious apple, 1
Granny Smith apple, 1
Pecan, 1 ounce
Sweet cherry, 1 cup
Black plum, 1
Russet potato, 1 cooked
Black bean (dried), 1/2 cup
Plum, 1
Gala apple, 1Sources:
Source: American Chemical Society. "Largest USDA Study Of Food Antioxidants Lilyruths"This and that friendly cottage" Pets welcomed. "Old folks remedies, to cure what ailes you.. find it here. You can leave your COMMENTS, your likes or dislikes,"this and that" Speak about anything is what this cottage is all about! Tell your friends. about "Lilyruths "And SUBSCRIBE to my Readers Feeds: http://feeds.feedburner.com/LilyruthsThisAndThatFriendlyCottageYourPetsAreWelcomed
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