Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals and chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms in the human body.
Antioxidants are found in food, especially in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based, whole foods. Several vitamins, such as vitamins E and C, are effective antioxidants.
What plants and foods have Antioxidants?
Many fruit and vegetables contain Antioxidants.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolates antioxidant content has a amazing ability to help lower heart Diseases.
Pecans
Pecans contain high levels of antioxidants, and helps the body Increase antioxidant levels in blood.
Blueberries
Blueberries are a delicious nutritious treat that have some of the highest levels of antioxidants in them.
Strawberries
Strawberry is another amazing tasting fruit that can be enjoyed with added health benefits due to its antioxidant content. Strawberries also have anthocynins in them which give them there red colour.
Artichokes
Artichokes are a great vegetable for adding fibre to your diet as well as some antioxidants to help the body to stay young and healthy.
Goji berries
Goji berries are a not so popular fruit that contain antioxidants. They are a sweet salty snack with a power packed nutrient content.
Raspberries
Raspberries are a amazing fruit to enjoy in many ways. They contain antioxidants and anthocynins which give them a added health boost.
Finding Antioxidants in the wild
Many wild plants and fruits have Antioxidants in them.
Huckleberry, wild blueberry, wild cranberry, wild black caps, wild raspberries, wild strawberries, chokecherry, Hawthorn, and Dandelions.
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