Wednesday, March 24, 2010

20 Antioxidant Rich Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet Today

What are antioxidants?  Antioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients that aid in the prevention of cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging.

The following 20 foods contain the highest antioxidant concentration:

1. Pomegrantes
2. Small red beans (dried)
3. Wid blueberries
4. Red kidney beans
5. Pinto beans
6. Cultivated blueberries
7. Cranberries
8. Artichokes (cooked)
9. Blackberries
10. Prunes
11. Raspberries
12. Strawberries
13. Red Delicious apples
14. Granny Smith Apples
15. Pecans
16. Sweet cherries
17. Black plums
18. Gala apples
19. Black beans (dried)
20. Plums

* Remember it is best to buy organic when you will be consuming the outside or "peel" of the fruit or veggie.

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