A recent report using a standardized oxygen radical absorbance capacity or ORAC analysis on a freeze - dried acai powder found that this powder
showed a high antioxidant effect against peroxyl radical.
Dark and blackstrap molasses
showed high antioxidant activity.
But despite the caffeine content, there is loads of data that
show the high antioxidant levels and health benefits to coffee.
Not exact matches
Independent laboratory analysis
shows that this new method produces even
higher levels of
antioxidants than first tested in 2006 by Professor Dia!
Incredibly, several studies published in the past few years have completely corroborated our original tests with Professor Dia in the Philippines back in 2005,
showing that traditional wet - milling processes that employ heat produce the
highest levels of
antioxidants.
Pomegranate Juice Pomegranates offer very
high antioxidant activity — and research
shows that drinking pomegranate juice may help with lowering the risk for hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis.
This may be significant for topical skin applications, as other research
shows that virgin coconut oils have
higher amounts of
antioxidants, particularly virgin coconut oils produced by traditional methods.
He says, «Results like RMIT University's study that
showed you can reduce pesticide exposure by 90 % by switching to an organic diet and a recent study by UK's Newcastle University
showing that organic crops can be up to 70 per cent
higher in certain
antioxidants are building scientific evidence that many organic consumers already take for granted.»
In contrast, there have been numerous studies
showing coconut oil is heart healthy, especially virgin coconut oil which has a
higher content of
antioxidants.
In 2011, studies conducted in Sri Lanka by Professor Kapila Seneviratne of the University of Kelaniya also
showed that traditionally made wet - milling virgin coconut oils have the
highest levels of
antioxidants.
However, research has
shown that virgin coconut oils processed with some heat actually have
higher levels of
antioxidants, unlike the refining process of virgin olive oils.
For example, keeping in mind that the traditional fermentation method as described above has been
shown to contain the
highest levels of
antioxidants in wet - milled virgin coconut oils, which type of virgin coconut oil would you prefer to consume if you were visiting a tropical area: a certified organic virgin coconut oil pressed out of dried coconut available in the store, or one you can make in your own kitchen from fresh coconuts, but which will obviously not be certified organic?
Although studies haven't
shown any significant data to support weight loss, chia seeds are a rich source of omega - 3 fatty acids,
high - quality protein, soluble fiber,
antioxidants, and calcium.
New research from Nigeria
shows how virgin coconut oil can have protective health benefits due to its
high amounts of
antioxidants.
Now another study has been published in Sri Lanka
showing the
high levels of
antioxidants in traditionally made virgin coconut oils, confirming our own tests conducted in the Philippines back in 2006.
Laboratory tests done at the University of the Philippines back in 2006 on our traditionally made virgin coconut oil
showed that the
antioxidant levels were tested to consistently be about twice as
high as the local brands of «virgin» coconut oil that were machine - made and supposedly produced with «no heat.»
Some research
shows that lightly cooking carrots may actually help to boost their nutritional content, providing
higher levels of beta - carotene and
antioxidant properties.
An international team of experts led by Newcastle University has
shown that organic crops are up to 60 %
higher in a number of key
antioxidants than conventionally - grown ones.
Finally, it should be noted that while this study
showed that virgin coconut oils using the wet - milling process had
higher levels of
antioxidants than refined coconut oils, that this in no way implicates refined coconut oil as unhealthy.
The fact that this low - tech traditional method, which includes some low level heat, produces a superior virgin coconut oil to mass - produced machine - made coconut oils has also been documented in previous studies, which also
showed higher levels of
antioxidants in traditional wet - milled virgin coconut oil.
Research consistently
shows that organic fruits and vegetables have
higher levels of
antioxidants than the same produce grown conventionally.
Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil is traditionally made from fresh organic coconuts, and independent laboratory tests
show that it has a
higher level of
antioxidants than other coconut oils.
Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is traditionally made from fresh organic coconuts, and independent laboratory tests
show that it has a
higher level of
antioxidants than other coconut oils.
Recent studies
show that traditionally - made coconut oils have the
highest amounts of
antioxidants.
Studies now
show that traditional coconut oils made with some heat in the process have
higher levels of
antioxidants.
Laboratory tests done on our Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, for example, have
shown that levels of the polyphenol
antioxidants are
higher than coconut oils that are produced with (supposedly) no heat - in some cases twice as
high.
Independent laboratory analysis
shows this to be one of the
highest quality coconut oils on the market, having the
highest levels of
antioxidants using a wet - milling process.
If studies
show that a specific food contains
high concentrations of
antioxidants, trace minerals and vitamins, such as Vitamin C, K and B, it can then be referred to as a superfood.
Research
shows that
higher intakes of produce in premenopausal women helps reduce oxidation in the body through the role of the
antioxidants in those foods.
Research has
shown shallots — and stronger onions — to have the
highest antioxidant content of all!
The authors excluded coffee from the analysis, despite its
high antioxidant levels, because the
antioxidants in coffee have already been
shown to be associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk, and might therefore mask the effects of
antioxidants from other sources.
This previous study — also published in the British Journal of Nutrition —
showed that organic crops and crop - based foods are up to 60 %
higher in a number of key
antioxidants than conventionally - grown crops and contained less of the toxic metal cadmium.
White wine has been
shown by researchers at the University of Barcelona to be
higher in
antioxidants and has been associated with weight loss and anti-aging effects.
When the trial ended, in 2001, AREDS
showed that a specific formula of nutritional supplements containing
high doses of
antioxidants and zinc could slow the disease in those who have intermediate AMD and those with advanced AMD in only one eye.
Recent studies have also
shown that onions are a
high source of
antioxidants and
antioxidants can increase production of testosterone and sperm in the genitals.
Some research has
shown that wine has
higher levels of acetaldehyde than beer or spirits, says Cho, while red wine's greater
antioxidant content may offset the risks of these compounds.
While the
high catechin content in green tea is a major health benefit, studies have
shown that theaflavins are just as powerful
antioxidants, making black tea a perfect choice if you are needing a boost of caffeine but still want the
antioxidant power.
This is
high in quercetin, an
antioxidant that appears to provide protection against brain degeneration
shows research from Cornell University.
It has a
high concentration of the
antioxidant carnosol and research
shows it may have benefits in cancer treatment and healthy digestion and use of cholesterol.
The active ingredient in the
high -
antioxidant spice turmeric is curcumin, which has been
shown to help treat liver and digestive disorders.
Raspberries • The metabolism in our fat cells can be increased by the phytonutrients found in raspberries • Recent research
shows that organic raspberries are significantly
higher in total
antioxidant capacity than non organic.
It's
high antioxidant and nutrient levels make it beneficial to the body in many ways and research is now
showing that it can help reduce the risk of some cancers, promote a healthy weight, and support the brain.
While there isn't a slew of research on the health benefits of sprouted foods so far, studies have
shown that sprouted grains, like brown rice and amaranth, have
higher levels of
antioxidants and fiber.
Plus, it has been
shown to have
higher antioxidant levels than any other sweetener, according to research from Virginia Tech.
Recent studies have
shown that cloves also provide an unbelievably
high amount of
antioxidants, which puts them first on the list of most powerful anti-inflammatory herbs.
Recent studies have
shown organic raspberries to be
higher in
antioxidant capacity than non-organic.
According to researchers, leafy green vegetables such as spinach have the
highest concentrations of alpha - lipoic acid, an
antioxidant which has been
shown to help lower blood sugar levels.
«You want more foods that have been
shown to be
high in
antioxidants [if you have psoriatic arthritis],» says Dr. Jhin.
High in
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals including magnesium, copper, vitamin E and riboflavin, almonds are a great paleo option that's been
shown to improve cognitive ability and reduce your risk of developing many degenerative disorders.
In 2013, another study conducted in India also
showed that virgin coconut oils produced by wet - milling and using heat produce
higher levels of
antioxidants.