Surprising Anti Oxidant Foods
Some Top Anti Oxidant Foods Will Surprise You
Eating anti oxidant foods help our bodies prevent oxidative stress and repair damage done to cells and tissues by free radicals. Oxidative stress is believed linked to heart disease, cancers, and even Alzheimer’s.
What’s The Best Food?
- Top fruits:
Cranberries
Blueberries
Black Berries
- Top Vegetables:
Beans
Artichokes
Russet Potato
- Top Nuts:
Pecans
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
- Top Spices:
Cloves
Cinnamon
Oregano
When planning your daily diet it’s easy to include the right foods if you know where to look. You may have never guessed that the simple russet potato is a powerhouse. Let’s take a look at some top foods to include every day that can help you stay healthy:
It’s easy to throw some fruit in with your cereal in the morning, a handful of nuts every day can also help you get more omega 3 fatty acids. A baked potato with dinner and a little cinnamon on your apple for dessert and you are on a roll!
One word about cooking and anti-oxidants, research shows a mixed effect on cooking and nutrient density. Cooked potatoes had decreased levels of anti-oxidants, but cooked tomatoes had their levels increased.
Just Mix It Up!
Since a well balanced varied diet is best, just remember to keep it mixed up and enjoy fresh nutrient rich foods every day.