The word "antioxidant" has become the new key word in the health and beauty industry. Everybody knows that vitamin C is an antioxidant and we can find it in lemons or oranges. However, fewer people know that vitamin E is also an antioxidant and we can find it in… fat (oops! The prohibited word).
Antioxidant-rich foods are important because they keep you young, healthy and strong. Antioxidants help prevent onset of degenerative diseases, premature aging, cardiovascular disease and mental decline. High antioxidant menu is a great aid in preventing non-functional decrepit.
The total antioxidant power of a food can be measured using a scale called the oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC).
These foods come out on top.
per 100g ORAC value
* Prunes 5,570
* Pomegranes 3,307
* Blueberries 2,234* Blackberries 2,036
* Kale 1,770
* Strawberries 1,536
* Spinach raw 1,210
* Raspberries 1,227
* Brussel sprouts 980
* Plums 949
* Alfalfa sprouts 931
* Broccoli 888
* Beetroot raw 841
* Oranges 750
* Red grapes 739
* Red bell pepper 710
* Cherries 670
* Kiwi 602
Fewer people know that the richest source of antioxidants is practically in every household. No, you do not have to reach for pomegranates, exotic acai berries or noni juice. The richest antioxidant source can be found right in your kitchen and it is called a spice rack.
If you are interested in staying young and sharp for many years to come you should seriously consider spicing up your meals. There is nothing more antioxidant-ish than spices. Here are some spice ORAC values. They put to shame blueberries with ease.per 100g ORAC value
* Ground cloves 290,000
* Dried oregano 175,000
* Dried thyme 157,000
* Ground cinnamon 131,000
* Ground sage 120,000
* Dried parsley 74,000
* Ground nutmeg 70,000
* Dried basil 61,000
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