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Antioxidant Rich Foods
Some of the most unexpected foods have been
found to have high levels of antioxidants. While
everybody knows that blueberries are a power-
house of antioxidants, very few people know that
the humble bean could also have equally high
levels of antioxidants.
New studies that are being done suggest that in
the imminent future beans way well be on their way
to joining the family of foods that are rich in anti-
oxidants. Some of the other foods in this group
include potatoes, spices and berries.
Very advanced analyses have been done recently
on foods rich in antioxidants. These show that
some of the most unlikely vegetables and fruits
contain the presence of high levels of disease-
fighting antioxidants. Some of these foods include
Russet potato, artichokes and beans.
Particularly interesting is the fact that small red beans were found by researchers to be among the top of
the list in the bean category of antioxidant-rich foods. As a matter of fact, it was found that these beans
had a higher level of disease fighting antioxidants as compared to cultivated as well as wild blueberries
combined. Blueberries have, down the ages, been known for their rich antioxidant content and of late
they have been given even more importance with so much focus on free radicals and antioxidants.
However it appears that the small red bean is all set to upstage the spotlight from blueberries.
The study also focused on other foods that are rich in antioxidants. Some of these foods included nuts
as well spices such as oregano, cinnamon and ground cloves. The reason why their antioxidant benefits
are not so evident is that we tend to eat these foods in much smaller quantities than vegetables and
fruits.
Employing updated technology, the study assessed the antioxidant level in over 100 foods including
nuts, cereals, fruits, spices, breads and vegetables. The antioxidant concentration was analyzed and
each food was given a ranking that was based on the percentage of antioxidant per serving size.
Amongst all the fruits that were studied blackberries, blueberries and cranberries earned the highest
ranking. Artichokes, Russet potatoes and beans were top ranked amongst all the vegetables. In the nut
category it was hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans that were ranked highest in antioxidant content and in the
spice category it was oregano, cinnamon and ground cloves.
Researchers have however noted that the potential health benefits of antioxidant-rich foods are not
always totally dependent on the antioxidant
capacity of that food. The process of absorption
and digestion play an equally important role in
determining the health benefits of any antioxidant.
Recently antioxidant rich foods are being given
credit for helping cure or at least prevent a majority
of diseases that are suspected to have resulted
because of the attack of the free radicals on
normal, healthy cells. This destruction of free
radicals by antioxidants helps stop the ‘free radical
chain’ reaction and also repairs cells that are
damaged. Antioxidants appear to have some link
to the treatment of various ailments such as
Alzheimer’s, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease
and cancer.
Antioxidants have been given so much attention
and focus of late that everyone cannot help being aware of the health benefits derived from these
antioxidants. The health and scientific communities are constantly making new discoveries and work
hard at raising awareness on antioxidants and their health benefits.
Studies show that there are many different kinds of antioxidants. Every antioxidant has a different
potency from the others and each one also has a different action from any of the other antioxidants.
Some antioxidants help in increasing metabolism of fat while others work by helping to combat cancer.
Scientists have been trying to ascertain which antioxidant is the most powerful among the various ones
that are provided to us by nature.
The French have an interesting title for the antioxidant that is considered most powerful of all.
They call it ... “Gift of the grape”.
Some of the most unexpected foods have been
found to have high levels of antioxidants. While
everybody knows that blueberries are a power-
house of antioxidants, very few people know that
the humble bean could also have equally high
levels of antioxidants.
New studies that are being done suggest that in
the imminent future beans way well be on their way
to joining the family of foods that are rich in anti-
oxidants. Some of the other foods in this group
include potatoes, spices and berries.
Very advanced analyses have been done recently
on foods rich in antioxidants. These show that
some of the most unlikely vegetables and fruits
contain the presence of high levels of disease-
fighting antioxidants. Some of these foods include
Russet potato, artichokes and beans.
Particularly interesting is the fact that small red beans were found by researchers to be among the top of
the list in the bean category of antioxidant-rich foods. As a matter of fact, it was found that these beans
had a higher level of disease fighting antioxidants as compared to cultivated as well as wild blueberries
combined. Blueberries have, down the ages, been known for their rich antioxidant content and of late
they have been given even more importance with so much focus on free radicals and antioxidants.
However it appears that the small red bean is all set to upstage the spotlight from blueberries.
The study also focused on other foods that are rich in antioxidants. Some of these foods included nuts
as well spices such as oregano, cinnamon and ground cloves. The reason why their antioxidant benefits
are not so evident is that we tend to eat these foods in much smaller quantities than vegetables and
fruits.
Employing updated technology, the study assessed the antioxidant level in over 100 foods including
nuts, cereals, fruits, spices, breads and vegetables. The antioxidant concentration was analyzed and
each food was given a ranking that was based on the percentage of antioxidant per serving size.
Amongst all the fruits that were studied blackberries, blueberries and cranberries earned the highest
ranking. Artichokes, Russet potatoes and beans were top ranked amongst all the vegetables. In the nut
category it was hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans that were ranked highest in antioxidant content and in the
spice category it was oregano, cinnamon and ground cloves.
Researchers have however noted that the potential health benefits of antioxidant-rich foods are not
always totally dependent on the antioxidant
capacity of that food. The process of absorption
and digestion play an equally important role in
determining the health benefits of any antioxidant.
Recently antioxidant rich foods are being given
credit for helping cure or at least prevent a majority
of diseases that are suspected to have resulted
because of the attack of the free radicals on
normal, healthy cells. This destruction of free
radicals by antioxidants helps stop the ‘free radical
chain’ reaction and also repairs cells that are
damaged. Antioxidants appear to have some link
to the treatment of various ailments such as
Alzheimer’s, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease
and cancer.
Antioxidants have been given so much attention
and focus of late that everyone cannot help being aware of the health benefits derived from these
antioxidants. The health and scientific communities are constantly making new discoveries and work
hard at raising awareness on antioxidants and their health benefits.
Studies show that there are many different kinds of antioxidants. Every antioxidant has a different
potency from the others and each one also has a different action from any of the other antioxidants.
Some antioxidants help in increasing metabolism of fat while others work by helping to combat cancer.
Scientists have been trying to ascertain which antioxidant is the most powerful among the various ones
that are provided to us by nature.
The French have an interesting title for the antioxidant that is considered most powerful of all.
They call it ... “Gift of the grape”.
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