Top Antioxidants Food 

 

Antioxidants are compounds that stop the activity of other group of compounds called “Free Radicals”. Free radicals are highly reactive species that are very unstable and can combine with the natural compounds in our bodies and cause harm to the cells. Free radicals are found in the body as a side product of some chemical reactions and thus the body has its own antioxidants that destroy these free radicals but it cannot depend solely on it because we are exposed every day to sources that induce free radicals as radiation from sun light and some unhealthy food. As a result, one of the most important ways to decrease the free radicals in our bodies is the diet. A lot of fruits, vegetables and nuts are known to contain fair amount of antioxidants. A study conducted by USDA scientists analyzed antioxidant levels in more than 100 different foods, including fruits and vegetables. Cranberries, blueberries, and blackberries ranked highest among the fruits studied. Beans, artichokes, and Russet potatoes were tops among the vegetables. Pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts ranked highest in the nut category. Free radicals can react with the DNA inside the cells causing damage and incurable mutations which is thought to play a role in developing cancer. So as a rule of thumb, a diet containing a wide variety of nutrients is the best choice to have a healthy body.