Not exact matches
Most green
foods,
such as spinach and broccoli, are considered super
foods because they contain a
high amount of
antioxidants in them.
Scientists have found quinoa to be especially rich
in an
antioxidant known as quercetin, even
higher than other
high quercetin
foods such as cranberries.
There are many more ways to expand the culinary options for those with hypothyroidism, particularly plant - based
foods with plenty of
antioxidants and electrolytes,
such as sodium and potassium, including these (keep
in mind that most fruits should be eaten sparingly by most people due to
high fructose content):
Consuming
foods higher in essential vitamins, minerals, and other potentially beneficial compounds
such as
antioxidants may reduce your risk of nutrient deficiencies over time.1, 2 It might make it easier to reach your micronutrient needs without over-consuming calories.3, 4
A 2001 study published
in the Journal of Agricultural and
Food Chemistry revealed this red berry (
in its pure form) contained the
highest quantity of disease - fighting phenols, a type of
antioxidant that is thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases
such as cancer, stroke and heart disease.
Although
antioxidants occur naturally
in pretty much all
foods — plant and meats, plant - based
foods such as vegetables and fruits contain a
higher amount compared to meat and fish.
Although nuts are generally between 75 - 90 % fat
in terms of a ratio of fat calories to total calories, this is another type of
food that is all healthy fats, along with
high levels of micronutrients
such as vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidants.
So,
in addition to not smoking, we should decrease consumption of
foods high in protein and fat, and rich
in AGEs,
such as meat, cheese, and egg yolks, and increase intake of
foods high in antioxidants,
such as berries, herbs, and spices.
A powerful
antioxidant, it impacts immune function, and its presence
in food can influence various conditions
such as cancer, cardiovascular disease,
high blood pressure, asthma, osteoarthritis, macular degeneration and cataracts, and others.
This does not only apply to
antioxidants in supplement form,
such as vitamin C and E, B - complex, coenzyme Q10 or grapeseed extract, but also to
food high in antioxidants,
such as purple berries and juices, fresh fruit, polyunsaturated oils, turmeric, black or green tea, cocoa and others.
A low micronutrient status can set us up for a slew of diseases, as plant
foods are by far the
highest foods in disease - protective compounds
such as minerals, vitamins,
antioxidants, phytonutrients and more (4).
By removing pro-inflammatory
foods such as unhealthy (trans) fats, refined sugars and processed meats; while at the same time adding
in anti-inflammatory
foods high in antioxidants — the body can begin to heal.
Raw honey is
high in antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-fungal, heals wounds, filled with phytonutrients, known as a prebiotic and contains enzymes to help you digest your
food, great for soothing a sore throat,
high in minerals
such as iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium.
The general rule is to eat fresh and organic
foods high in antioxidants (
such as blueberries, cherries, beets and tomatoes) and vegetables rich
in Vitamin A.
Research has shown that cocoa is
higher in antioxidants than other
antioxidant - rich
foods such as blueberries and acai berries.
In addition to watching the common trigger
foods, consuming organic
antioxidant - rich colorful veggies and
high - quality fats
such as from avocados, olives, and wild fish can help calm skinflammation.
And, as scientists continue to search for more effective methods of prevention and treatment, a new study reveals that a diet of
foods high in antioxidants —
such as fresh fruit, vegetables and teas — significantly lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.
And if all of that weren't enough, the phytonutrients found
in EpiCor ® give it a
higher ORAC value (a measure of
antioxidants) than healthy
foods such as blueberries, red wine and pomegranate juice!
A study published
in May 01, 2007 demonstrated that the regular consumption of
high in antioxidants foods such as soy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, reduces the risk for cerebral aneurysm.
In relation to CVD, elevated blood pressure has been shown to be positively associated with higher intakes of red and processed meat, even though the mechanism is unclear, except that possibly meat may substitute for other beneficial foods such as grains, fruits, or vegetables.32 Mean plasma total cholesterol, low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, very - low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were found to be decreased in subjects who substituted red meat with fish.33, 34 Vegetarians have lower arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acid levels and higher linoleate and antioxidant levels in platelet phospholipids; such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 -
In relation to CVD, elevated blood pressure has been shown to be positively associated with
higher intakes of red and processed meat, even though the mechanism is unclear, except that possibly meat may substitute for other beneficial
foods such as grains, fruits, or vegetables.32 Mean plasma total cholesterol, low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, very - low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were found to be decreased
in subjects who substituted red meat with fish.33, 34 Vegetarians have lower arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acid levels and higher linoleate and antioxidant levels in platelet phospholipids; such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 -
in subjects who substituted red meat with fish.33, 34 Vegetarians have lower arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acid levels and
higher linoleate and
antioxidant levels
in platelet phospholipids; such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 -
in platelet phospholipids;
such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 - 36
In addition to confirming the well - publicized
high antioxidant ranking of
such foods as cranberries and blueberries, the researchers found that Russet potatoes, pecans and even cinnamon are all excellent, although lesser - known, sources of
antioxidants, which are thought to fight cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
Senior
foods, for example, are generally lower
in calories but
higher in fiber, and often have supplements specific to this lifestage
such as joint support and
antioxidants.
Cadenhead adds that
antioxidant - rich fruits
such as cranberries and blueberries, as well as vegetables
high in prebiotic fiber, like dandelion greens, are also popular ingredients
in gourmet
foods.