Want More Antioxidants? Try These 15 Foods!
Antioxidants help counter oxidative stress and may boost your immune system and decrease your risk or length and severity of infection. The best source of antioxidant vitamins and minerals is a wholesome, colorful, varied diet that includes plenty of fresh (preferably organic) fruits, vegetables and nuts.
The following list, originally published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, ranked the top food sources of antioxidants based on serving size. Add them to your grocery list!
- Blackberries
- Walnuts
- Strawberries
- Artichokes (prepared)
- Cranberries
- Coffee
- Raspberries
- Pecans
- Blueberries
- Ground cloves
- Grape juice
- Chocolate, baking, unsweetened
- Cranberry juice
- Sour cherries
- Red wine
Other antioxidant-rich choices include prunes, dark unsweetened chocolate, cooked red cabbage and spinach. Many of these foods will also be found on the Dirty Dozen foods that contain a higher amount of pesticides when not grown organically. Always opt for organic, but if on a budget prioritize this list with the Environmental Working Group’s list of preferred organic produce. Since coffee is not considered produce, you will not find it on their list, but it should always be organic to avoid pesticides which are common in conventional coffee production. If you are a decaf coffee drinker, look for versions that use the Swiss water method and not a chemical to remove caffeine.
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