Well, here is good news. The Mayo Clinic reports that antioxidants from food sources are the best choice for antioxidants. "Many researchers theorize that antioxidants in food form chemical networks that then interact in our own cellular and genetic intricacies." While foods contain thousands of types of antioxidants, supplements may contain a singe type of antioxidant or only several. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which in excess, can damage healthy cells through a process called oxidation.
Always one to prefer to do things naturally, I am pleased that including antioxidant foods in my diet is the way to go. Here's a partial list of antioxidant-rich foods:
Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries)
Beans (small red, kidney, pinto, black beans)
Fruits (apples, avocados, cherries, pears, plums, pineapple)
Vegetables (artichoke, spinach, red cabbage, potatoes, sweet potato, broccoli)
Nuts (walnuts, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds)
Grains (especially oats)
Herbs (ground coves, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, tumeric)
Dark chocolate
For more information, have a look at the Mayo Clinic's Web page.
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