Top Antioxidant Rich Foods #shorts

Antioxidants are substances that help to protect our cells against free radicals.
Studies indicate that the accumulation of free radicals in our body causes oxidative stress and this eventually leads to the development of many chronic illnesses.
These include heart disease, stroke, #autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases.
Antioxidants have a potential role in preventing and repairing the damage caused by oxidative stress.
To counteract oxidative stress, our body itself produces some antioxidants. It can also be supplied through the foods we eat.
Here are some top antioxidant food sources from all food groups.
Nuts
Walnuts, chestnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds have higher values when analyzed with the pellicle intact compared to without pellicle
Other Food Sources
Dark Chocolate

Buck wheat
Milley
Barley

Lentils
Beans
Red wine
Coffee
Green tea
Black tea
Vegetables
Artichokes
Spinach
Red/Purple cabbage

Herbs and Spices
Clove
Mint leaves
All spice
Cinnamon
Oregano
Thyme
Rosemary
Sage

Clove
Peppermint
Allspice
Cinnamon
Oregano
Thyme
Sage

Indeed, our #health depends on our #lifestyle choices too. It is recommended to avoid cigarette smoking, consumption of bad #foods and alcohol, stress, etc., as these causes oxidative stress. This must be considered as important as taking a diet rich in #antioxidants.

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