Think blues, greens, and purples. Dark rich colored foods include lots of healthy and valuable antioxidants. These antioxidants get into our system and help fight off dangerous elements that can break down our healthy cells. Antioxidants in our diet slow down the breakdown of healthy cells. They remove free radicals from the body that can cause cell damage, which can cause serious illness.
20 Foods High in Antioxidants
Your body loves when you eat foods high in antioxidants. So eat plenty of the foods on the list below because these can help to keep you healthy and your immune system robust.
Vegetables: Broccoli, spinach, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, asparagus, lettuce, artichokes, sweet potatoes, collard greens, kale, pumpkin.
Fruits: Blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, plums, sweet cherries, goji berries.
Eat Lots of Fresh Fruits and Dried Fruits
Many fruits are high in antioxidants, and dried fruits often have an even higher antioxidant ratio. There are many pre-packaged dried fruits available to carry with you as a snack. The more antioxidant-rich foods you eat, the better. Just watch out for the sugar content and avoid dried fruits with processed sugar added for sweetness. Most health food stores and organic sections in supermarkets will have more healthy pre-packaged snacks.
Include Herbs and Spices in Your Cooking
Herbs and spices are great for not only making food taste great, but they are very healthy for your body and digestion as well. Many are antioxidant-rich, including turmeric, parsley, curry powder, cinnamon, and onion. Herbs have many healing powers and antioxidants, including peppermint, oregano, dill, and basil. So season away when cooking chicken, vegetables, seafood, and everything else.
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