Here are some health tips about the foods you must eat, especially the ones you must have that are rich in antioxidants.
HEALTH TIPS – These are the top foods rich in antioxidants that may help improve your overall health and prevent the development of diseases.
Antioxidants are compounds produced in your body and found in the foods we eat. These compounds help in delaying or preventing cell damage in the body and if consumed in large amounts, they may go against oxidative stress caused by the buildup of free radicals.
As much as we all know, oxidative stress increases the risk of developing serious and dangerous medical conditions like cancer, heart disease, and others. And since there is a wide option when it comes to foods that have antioxidants, we listed down some foods you may include in your diet.
According to the USDA, the top 20 foods rich in antioxidants are:
- small red beans
- wild blueberries
- red kidney beans
- pinto beans
- cultivated blueberries
- cranberries
- artichokes
- blackberries
- prunes
- raspberries
- strawberries
- red delicious apples
- Granny Smith apples
- pecans
- sweet cherries
- black plums
- russet potatoes
- black beans
- plums
- gala apples
- dark leafy greens
As per St. John’s Health, the food group that contains high amounts of antioxidants is the fruit group. A lot of fruits are filled with this like cranberries, red grapes, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, red currants, figs, cherries,
pears, guava, oranges, apricots, mango, red grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, papaya, and tomatoes
Dried fruits like dried pears, plums, apples, peaches, figs, dates, and raisins have higher amounts but what you must be careful in consuming is the processed sugar added to these. Broccoli, spinach, carrots, potatoes, artichokes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, radish, lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, collard greens, and kale are just some veggies you might want to include to boost antioxidants in your body.
Also, healthy spices like cinnamon, oregano,
turmeric, cumin, parsley, basil, curry powder, mustard seed, ginger, pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic, coriander, onion, and cardamom, and herbs like sage, thyme, marjoram, tarragon, peppermint, oregano, savory, basil and dill weed are all packed with the antioxidants the body needs.
The best way to eat those is consuming a variety and not just sticking to a single type. The more colors you have in your plate, the better! Smar choices of foods along with healthy habits is something that your body will thank you in the end.
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