Antioxidants are an essential part of the body’s basic cell protection mechanism. Antioxidants can cancel out the cell-damaging effects of free radicals, and people who eat fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants have a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and some neurological diseases.
Eating a diet rich in antioxidants may help you lead a healthier life, and help with healthy aging.
Consuming a wide variety of antioxidant enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and herbs may be the best way to provide the body with the most complete protection against free radical damage.
Here are twelve foods with high in “Total Antioxidant Content” or TAC in anitoxidant units, according to the USDA.
|
Food |
TAC |
| Small Red Beans | 13,700 |
| Red Kindey Beans | 13,200 |
| Pinto Beans | 11,800 |
| Blueberries | 9,000 |
| Cranberries | 8,900 |
| Artichokes | 7,900 |
| Blackberries | 7,700 |
| Prunes | 7,200 |
| Raspberries | 6,000 |
| Strawberries | 5,900 |
| Red Delicious Apple | 5,600 |
| Russet Potato | 4,600 |
John S
Potato? Someone told me it had no nutritional value. I love potato! Actually its the only item on this list besides Apple that is in my regular diet.
I think Ill start including more Kidney Beans or Red Beans in my diet not that I know this.
Thanks.
Natural
Not True! Check it out. Excellent source of: Niacin (16mg), Vitamin B6 (.7mg), and Vitamin C and fiber.