There will be a ton of information
coming about antioxidant rich foods but for now, remember that the following foods are rich in antioxidants: green vegetables, berries, herbs, spices, coffee, tea, and dark chocolate.
Not exact matches
Chocolate is one of the best foods we can when it
comes to
antioxidant content, but I'm not talking
about the sugary chocolate bars you likely see all over the place this Halloween season.
These Healthy Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites
come together in
about 10 minutes, and they offer a healthy dose of good fats (coconut oil),
antioxidants (dark chocolate) and iron and fiber (coconut).
I bet maybe you'd mention superfoods, or talk
about increasing intake of vegetables and fruit, or perhaps taking a few supplements like vitamins C and E. Those would all be correct answers, but the main star in your
antioxidant echelon doesn't get tons of glory, and very little of it
comes from your diet.
«The
antioxidant power of green tea
comes from polyphenols, specifically catechins, and matcha has been found to have
about three times more catechins than other forms of green tea,» says principal clinical nutritionist at the Sprout Nutrition & Wellness, Gemma Clark.
i couldn't agree more... yes, totally agree the whole food strategy is the way to go, but cant help but be greatly influenced by the many studies
coming out
about select isolated
antioxidants that i mentioned.
When we think
about antioxidant foods, the first foods that
come to mind are usually vegetables.
When we think
about antioxidant - rich foods, the first foods that
come to mind are typically vegetables and fruits.
And because fruit
comes bundled with vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, and fiber, these are all desserts you can feel good
about.
The other great thing
about Dentastix dog dental treats is that it
comes infused with turmeric and green tea extract which are both acclaimed for their anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties, respectively.
Foods interact with one another, in the body, around the table, and in society — all of which contribute to their overall ability to nourish... Next time you're shopping, instead of thinking
about whether the food in your cart is going to provide you with the proper balance of Omega - 3s and 6s, sufficient
antioxidants to prevent cancer, or enough fiber to lower your cholesterol, think
about how it will taste, who you will eat it with, how you will prepare it, where it
came from, who produced it and if it's in season.