Antioxidants can be found as vitamins, minerals or phytochemicals and they help repair cell damage caused by free radicals, which can harmthe immune system.
Each fruit and veggie has their own unique combination of various antioxidants which will not be found in any pills or medicines. The best way to gain nutrition and benefits of these anti-oxidants is to have lots of seasonal produces.
#1: Tomatoes
Tomatoes are brimming with the antioxidant lycopene which is more potent in cooked tomatoes.
Antixoidants: Vitamin A, vitamin C, lycopene
#2: Berries
Berries like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries overflow with antioxidants called anthocyanins.
Antioxidants: Vitamin C, anthocyanin, quercetin
#3: Peaches
The antioxidant lutein gives this stone fruit its hue. Lutein helps keep your heart, skin and eyes healthy.
Antioxidants: Vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin
#4: Kale
One cup of this powerhouse veggie has 206% of your daily recommended dose of vitamin A and 134%of your daily recommended dose of vitamin C. Antioxidants: Vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein
#5: Plums
Stone fruit like plums have high concentration ofphytochemical antioxidants.
Antioxidants: Beta-carotene, vitamin C, neochlorogenic acid, chologenic acid
#6: Bell Peppers
A bell pepper has more vitamin C than an orange- with red peppers having more vitamin C than the green ones.
Antioxidants: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E
#7: Cantaloupe
The bright orange color of this melon comes from the antioxidant beta-carotene.
Antioxidants: Beta carotene, vitamin C, zeaxanthin
#8: Corn
Antioxidantslikezeaxanthinis seen in corn which helps protect the eyes.
Antioxidants: Vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin
#9: Spinach
This green leafy bunch of goodness is one of the most preferred and top-most sources of the antioxidant lutein, which helps protect the eyes.
Antioxidants: Beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin
#10: Cherries
They are high in inflammation-fighting phytochemicals: anthocyanin and quercitin.
Antioxidants: Vitamin A, vitamin C, anthocyanin, quercitin.
By: Archa Dave
