10 FOODS WITH MORE ANTIOXIDANTS

Algae
 

Not necessarily the tastiest of foods, Algae like Chlorella and Spirulina are extremely rich in antioxidants and work well helping to detoxify your body from heavy metals. You can find them as capsules or pwder at your nearest Health food store or at our clinic.
 

Berries
 

Berries, including blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries and red currants, are especially rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals. Eat a handful of berries every day. You can include them in cereals and salads, eat berries instead of calorie-heavy desserts and use them to make smoothies for breakfast or a snack. Another way of taking these are by using a super food supplement.
 

Other Fruits
 

Plums and prunes, red grapes and raisins, oranges, cherries, apricots and apples are also good choices because of their high antioxidant levels. Including berries, eat four servings of raw fruit a day.
 

Cruciferous Vegetables
 

Kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, turnip and other cruciferous vegetables not only contain antioxidant vitamins and minerals, they contain valuable fiber and help prevent cancer.
 

Other Vegetables
 

Colorful red, orange and purple vegetables contain a variety of antioxidants, especially tomatoes, red bell peppers, beets, sweet potato, eggplant and carrots. Leafy greens, especially spinach, round out the list of antioxidant vegetables. Eat five servings of vegetables every day, in a variety of colors.
 

Seasonings
 

Even the seasoning you choose can provide antioxidants. Garlic and onions, ground cloves, cinnamon and oregano top the list in antioxidants and can be included in every meal. Although you eat them in smaller amounts than other antioxidant foods, they still provide plenty of protection.
 

Tea, Red Wine, Chocolate
 

Green and black tea infusions provide similar antioxidant benefits because they are prepared from the same plant. Starting the day with a cup of tea gives you an antioxidant boost. Try ordering iced or hot tea instead of a soda with your meals. Red wine, like red grapes, has many antioxidants, and drunk in moderation, gives you protection against heart disease because of free radical damage. Unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, like tea and red wine, contains antioxidants and makes a healthful drink if not overly sweetened.
 

Whole Grains
 

Whole grains such as quinoa, oats and brown rice provide antioxidants, minerals, fiber and protein. Choose whole grain breads, pasta, crackers and rice. Eat whole grains at every meal.
 

Nuts
 

Almonds and walnuts are especially nutritious. Eat about 1 oz. of nuts a day, a small handful, preferably raw or dry-roasted.
 

Oils
 

Olive oil (and olives), walnut oil, wheat germ oil and other vegetable oils not only contain antioxidants themselves, but they also help you absorb oil-soluble antioxidant vitamins in other foods. Fish Oil and Krill oil are also recommended.