Notes

Picture an apple that you
started eating and then put
aside and temporarily
forgot about. Did you
notice how quickly it
turned brown? That is
exactly what is happening
to your body if you do not
consume enough
antioxidant-high foods to
combat its own oxidation
process.
For example, take that
same apple and coat it with
orange juice, which is high
in Vitamin C, an
antioxidant. You will then
see that it takes much
longer to turn brown. The
same thing happens to you
when you eat plenty of
foods that are high in
antioxidants.
Free radicals in our body
are always looking to
become whole, and they
will use healthy molecules
if necessary. The more free
radicals that we have,
which are increased in
numbers the more
processed foods, soft drinks,
pollution and stress that we
consume or experience, the
greater the likelihood that
we will experience things
such as cancer, heart
disease, cataracts in the
eyes and reduction of long-
term memory and learning
ability. To avoid all these,
we need to look for food
with antioxidants.
Fortunately, there are
plenty of foods that are
loaded with antioxidants. It
is also proven that
antioxidants can help
prevent ageing. Below is
the list.
1. Goji Berries
These fruits, which possess
a taste similar to cherries
and cranberries, possess
very high levels of
zeaxanthin , which is noted
for its impact on eye
health. Goji berries also
protect the immune system
and lower blood
cholesterol. These tasty
fruits are native to China
and are gradually gaining
popularity throughout the
world.
2. Açaí Berries
Açaí berries, which have
their roots in the Brazilian
rainforest, have been
described as a berry that
has the aroma of chocolate
and is “ packed with
natural antioxidants.” In
fact, açaí berries have
more antioxidant strength
than well-known foods
such as blueberries. Many
people use this tasty fruit
in smoothies and tea.
3. Raw Cacao
This is chocolate stripped to
its essence, which is
important as the average
chocolate bar that you may
buy in the supermarket is
not that nutritious. Raw
cacao is made from
unroasted cocoa beans that
have been cold pressed.
This differs from cocoa,
which is roasted, a process
that removes much of its
nutritional value. Raw
cacao, however, is believed
to be the most concentrated
source of antioxidants .
4. Herbal Green Tea
Another powerful beverage
is green tea, which
contains high levels of
catechin polyphenols,
which help with fat
oxidation and the burning
of fat at higher levels than
would otherwise be the
case. This tasty beverage
also helps reduce rates of
heart disease and cancer.
It’s important to know that
companies will often times
add sugar, high fructose
corn syrup, or artificial
sweeteners into their green
tea which will kill the
antioxidant value that
green tea offers.
5. Wild Blueberries
When blueberries are one
of the healthiest fruits on
earth. The antioxidant
value is very strong with
blueberries. Cornell
University in one of their
research studies on wild
blueberries discovered that
antioxidants in blueberries
perform better in cells
compared to antioxidants
from cranberries, apples,
red and green grapes.
6. Eggs
Contrary to what many
believe, eggs actually
prevent heart disease and
cancer. The yolks contain
tyrosine and tryptophan,
which are both high in
antioxidants. However, eggs
do lose about half of their
antioxidant strength when
they are cooked although
they do still pack quite an
antioxidant punch even in
that case.
7. Flaxseed
One of the most important
things that you can do for
your diet is eat more
products with high levels of
omega 3, and flaxseed is
one of the best sources for
omega 3 . In fact, King
Charlemagne of Europe
realized how powerful this
food was more than 1,200
years ago and required that
his citizens to eat it. Many
people add it to oatmeal
and cereal.
8. Wheatgrass
This food is known as a
significant alkalizer, which
is important as it helps
reduce the acidity that
other foods may have
presented to your stomach
and body. The flavonoids
that are present in
wheatgrass also help take
care of those pesky free
radicals . This food can be
eaten raw, juiced or in
powder form.
9. Pomegranate
This tasty fruit has been
described as an antioxidant
superstar . People have been
consuming this nutritious
food in western Asia since
ancient times. Most of the
pomegranate that
Americans eat today is
grown in the Southwestern
United States.
10. Watercress
This can serve as a more
nutritious substitute for
lettuce on sandwiches or in
salads. Watercress is noted
for being a good source for
zexanthin and lutein ,
antioxidants that promote
eye health.