ORAC: Scoring Antioxidants? - Dr. Weil
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400852/ORAC-Scoring-Antioxidants.htmlmy top choices of foods and eating them often. These include:
Green vegetables (which contain lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoid antioxidants that can protect aging eyes from developing cataracts and macular degeneration):
spinach
collards
kale
Cruciferous vegetables (contain antioxidants and other phytonutrients that reduce cancer risk):
broccoli
cabbage
Brussels sprouts
cauliflower
turnips
Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables (rich in carotenoids that protect the immune system):
sweet potatoes
carrots
mangoes
apricots
Red pigmented fruits (contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight heart disease and some types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer):
tomatoes
watermelon
papaya
pink grapefruit
Blue/purple fruits and vegetables (these hues come from anthocyanins, phytochemicals that protect against carcinogens and may help prevent heart disease):
blueberries
purple grapes
red cabbage
beets
plums
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