The top 10 of the most antioxidant foods
Various nutrients contain antioxidants: vitamins C, D and E, folic acid, beta-carotene, copper, zinc, iron, selenium, and manganese. All of these nutrients are themselves present in our food (fruits, vegetables, oilseeds, fatty fish, etc.). This is why it is advisable to eat a healthy and varied diet to get the most of it for our body.
#1
Antioxidants of dry beans
The antioxidant content of dry beans differs depending on the variety, and some stand out for their high content, including red kidney beans, black kidney beans, and pinto beans. Dried beans are a source of fiber and thus help prevent cardiovascular disease by notably reducing the absorption of bile acids. They also have a strong satiating power.
#2
Antioxidants of Blueberries
Whether cultivated or wild, blueberries are fruits with strong antioxidant power. These blue berries look the same as blueberries but their flesh is different because it is white. Native to northern Europe and America, this berry is mainly cultivated in Canada.
#3
Antioxidants of cranberries
Still a berry in this top ten of the most antioxidant foods! Cranberry is known for curing urinary infection. This fruit contents different kind of flavonoîdes that are powerful antioxidants
#4
Antioxidants of artichokes
It’s precisely the heart of artichoke that has antioxidant power. Indeed, this part of the vegetable contents a wide range of phenolic components, anthocyanins, and silymarin which could contribute to the prevention and potentially to the cure of cancer.
#5
Antioxidants of prunes
Laxative virtues of prune have not longer to be proved. But did you know it allows fighting anxiety thanks to its magnesium intake? Riches in vitamin E and C, but also in potassium which contributes maintaining the blood pressure.
#6
Small, but powerfull
This small fruit could be be the best for fighting against oxidation of « bad cholesterol », one of the risk factors of strokes. Moreover
raspberry inhibit the growth of various cancer cells and tumors of the liver, breast, colon, lung, prostate, cervix, esophagus and mouth
#7
Strawberry, full in vitamins
There’re not only pregnant women that desire strawberries! Indeed this fruit is excellent for health since it is low in calories. Riches in Vitamin C and flavonoids, which allow reducing strokes and atherosclerosis risks.
#8
Benefits of Pecan nuts
Pecan nuts are well known for their benefits on our health and their regular consumption allows reducing stroke, type 2 diabetes and risks of gallstones.
#9
Apple, the Queen of fruits
Numerous studies show that apple is one of the best fruits for our health. In addition to content antioxidant contents, apple would reduce notably cholesterol level.
#10
Vertues of Blackberries
Blackberry is very rich in vitamin C and its juice helps treat diarrhea but also calm menstruations. According to several studies, its consumption may reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer.
