The Top 20 Foods Highest In Antioxidants
small red beans
wild blueberries
red kidney beans
pinto beans
cultivated blueberries
cranberries
artichokes
blackberries
prunes
raspberries
strawberries
red delicious apples
Granny Smith apples
pecans
sweet cherries
black plums
russet potatoes
black beans
plums
gala apples

Fruits
Many fruits are high in antioxidants, packed with vitamins, and beneficial in a myriad of ways. These include cranberries, red grapes, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, red currants, figs, cherries, pears, guava, oranges, apricots, mango, red grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, papaya, and tomatoes

Dried Fruits
With the water removed, the antioxidant ratio is higher in dried fruits than in fresh. They can easily be carried with you in your purse, briefcase or car and they make a quick healthy snack. Consider taking along dried pears, plums, apples, peaches, figs, dates and raisins

Vegetables
Didn't your mother always tell you to eat your vegetables? Broccoli, spinach, carrots and potatoes are all high in antioxidants, and so are artichokes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, radish, lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, collard greens and kale

Spices and Herbs
Using lots of spices in cooking is good. Many are loaded with antioxidants, like cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, cumin, parsley, basil, curry powder, mustard seed, ginger, pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic, coriander, onion and cardamom. Herbs include sage, thyme, marjoram, tarragon, peppermint, oregano, savory, basil and dill weed. All contribute complexity and flavor to your meals, but also are high in antioxidants

Cereals and Nuts
Your morning corn flakes, oatmeal and granola bars pack a healthy punch, as do walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts and even that peanut butter sandwich

Beverages
Contrary to popular belief, most of our antioxidants come from beverages. Apple juice, cider, tomato juice, pomegranate juice and pink grapefruit juice seem obvious, and green tea has become very popular as a source, but black tea and plain tea have high levels also. Here's good news for those who love that cup of joe in the morning: coffee is high but should be consumed in moderation. Note that adding milk to coffee or tea blocks antioxidants. Speaking of moderation, red wine and especially beer (since it comes from grains) provide a big dose, and the healthy effects of moderate alcohol consumption have been well documented

good job! we get more antioxidents from beverages becuase it is already in liquid form and our bodys don't have to work to split the fiber from the fruits and viggies to put it in lamens term. when ppl tell me I don't "look" 33 I am like "what is 33 supposed to look like?" at the end of the day it is about being healthy and feeling good about yourself as you are, but who wouldn't mind aging as gracefully as Prince and Sade?

good job! we get more antioxidents from beverages becuase it is already in liquid form and our bodys don't have to work to split the fiber from the fruits and viggies to put it in lamens term. when ppl tell me I don't "look" 33 I am like "what is 33 supposed to look like?" at the end of the day it is about being healthy and feeling good about yourself as you are, but who wouldn't mind aging as gracefully as Prince and Sade?

I eat alot of this stuff already,just not on a daily basis. I am going to start to try to eat at least one fruit,and one veggie everyday. I heard that when you cook veggies in water,like the artichokes,that you boil away the good stuff. Anyone know if this is true? and how else are you supposed to get them cooked?
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good job! we get more antioxidents from beverages becuase it is already in liquid form and our bodys don't have to work to split the fiber from the fruits and viggies to put it in lamens term. when ppl tell me I don't "look" 33 I am like "what is 33 supposed to look like?" at the end of the day it is about being healthy and feeling good about yourself as you are, but who wouldn't mind aging as gracefully as Prince and Sade?

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There is some truth to that, it is possible to over cook vegetables to the point of cooking out the enzymes. This is why some people go as far as to adopt a raw food diet, which is mainly raw uncooked vegetables.

I can understand snacking on raw green beans,and carrots,but things like artichokes nees to be cooked. I bought some apples today,and a whole bag of oranges,and starting tomorrow,I am going off of soda,nothing but water. I know this is going to help me be healthy,if it provides me with good skin as well that will be a bonus.

ooh lemme know how that works. I love soda. Well, the italian kind and also natural sodas like hansens. But as far as cooking veggies, you can also drink the water/broth and still get your enzymes but from what I've been told by many a nutritionist is that you have to drink it immediately as the enzymes break down/evaporate or some shit.

You mean like vegetable broths, I was wondering about.
So if you keep it overnight, it doesn't necessarily still have enzymes in them?

yes...they say the same things about making your own juices, e.g. carrot juice or apple in one of those juice extractors. you have to conume it within so many hours or you lose the enzymes/vitamins - they break down. I guess thats why so many off the counter juices (store) have preservatives in them. with the broths, or the water left over after you boil your veggies, i was told the enzymes break down faster because of the heating process...verus juicing your fruits/veggies. Prince is a juicer ya know I mean drinks fresh juice.,

Interesting info Desiree.
And preservatives itself are disgusting.

i wonder what the effects are on the human body. seems everything we consume is chock full of preservatives.

You would think that with all those preservatives, we wouldn't age.

Have you ever seen the youtube with the lady that has a four year old Mcdonalds cheeseburger that is the same as when it was purchased, no mole no rot or anything

what did she do? freeze wrap it? it got to at least have some dust or sweat.

You would think that with all those preservatives, we wouldn't age.

Have you ever seen the youtube with the lady that has a four year old Mcdonalds cheeseburger that is the same as when it was purchased, no mole no rot or anything

You would think that with all those preservatives, we wouldn't age.