Antioxidants you didnt know you were having!

May I add the following foods that are very rich in nutrients and vitamins that have anti oxidant properties: Red, yellow and green vegetables, uncooked nuts and seeds (like almonds and sunflower seeds), and fish. A diet high in mixed carotenoids, which includes many different varieties of fruits and vegetables: carrots, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, winter squash and papaya. Sea vegetables like kelp, wakame, dulse, hiziki and nori are especially rich in mixed carotenoids Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and brussel sprouts, and also green onions and kale. These vegetables contain compounds called aryl isothiocyanates which directly stimulate the activity of an enzyme, glutathione S-transferase, an important component of the Phase Two system. Activation of liver detoxification probably explains the highly publicized effects of broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage in preventing cancer in humans and experimental animals. Saponins are most highly concentrated in soybeans, chickpeas, bean sprouts, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes and oats. Carrots, carob, blueberries and raspberries contain complex sugars (oligosaccharides) which interfere with the binding of pathogenic bacteria to the intestinal lining. Antimicrobial activity of garlic has been repeatedly demonstrated against many species of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. In addition, garlic lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and may protect against cancer. Onion, garlic's closest edible relative, has also been widely used for medicinal purposes. Although it lacks the potency of garlic, it can be consumed it much larger quantity, so that its antimicrobial benefits may be equal to those of garlic if consumed regularly. Ginger, which contains over four hundred chemically active ingredients, has long been used for the treatment of digestive complaints. It protects the intestinal lining against ulceration and has a wide range of actions against intestinal parasites. Cinnamon, which I recommend for sweetening the taste of ginger tea, has anti-fungal activity. Xanthones of the mangosteen are anti-oxidants being researched now for their ability to improve immune systems and have anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Source: http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/foodsthatheal.html http://www.mangosteens.com/

Thanks for sharing this with us. The greatest place to find antioxidant is in grape seed extraction; that's why we see tons brand name with carry it. In fact, even in skin care product line use it as well. here is an article taking about antioxidant, hope you enjoy it. http://wrinkle-cream.health-buzz.com/antioxidants

Wow! I should be pretty healthy, as I love and have all four of those items.

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Especially the facts about coffee and tea as I am a coffee and tea lover. Everyday I have an average of two cups coffee and two or more cups of tea. My mother has a heart problem so I might be prone to that too. I guess I will benefit from eating dark chocolate. Thanks!

I know all of that and my favorite is green tea and dark chocolate, they have a great antioxidant and very delicious to eat and drink. I also love eat fruit and vegetable for get antioxidant from that, like carrots, apples, banana, tomatoes. Thank you for your information

I knew about them all except for coffee. Think I will go have a cup now