As you have probably heard by now, antioxidants are the new "buzz word" in the nutrition and fitness community. And we say, rightfully so! Antioxidants are on constant "disease patrol", defending your body against harmful free radicals that can do a number on our bodies and health, and may contribute to the development of cancer and other health conditions. Luckily, getting your antioxidant fix is fairly simple with a varied diet. So how does your diet stack up? Check out the helpful chart below to learn which whole foods to stock up on*:
Rank |
Food item
|
Serving size |
Total antioxidant capacity per serving size |
|
1 |
Small Red Bean (dried) |
Half cup |
13727 |
|
2 |
Wild blueberry |
1 cup |
13427 |
|
3 |
Red kidney bean (dried) |
Half cup |
13259 |
|
4 |
Pinto bean |
Half cup |
11864 |
|
5 |
Blueberry (cultivated) |
1 cup |
9019 |
|
6 |
Cranberry |
1 cup (whole) |
8983 |
|
7 |
Artichoke (cooked) |
1 cup (hearts) |
7904 |
|
8 |
Blackberry |
1 cup |
7701 |
|
9 |
Dried Prune |
Half cup |
7291 |
|
10 |
Raspberry |
1 cup |
6058 |
|
11 |
Strawberry |
1 cup |
5938 |
|
12 |
Red Delicious apple |
One |
5900 |
|
13 |
Granny Smith apple |
One |
5381 |
|
14 |
Pecan |
1 ounce |
5095 |
|
15 |
Sweet cherry |
1 cup |
4873 |
|
16 |
Black plum |
One |
4844 |
|
17 |
Russet potato (cooked) |
One |
4649 |
|
18 |
Black bean (dried) |
Half cup |
4181 |
|
19 |
Plum |
One |
4118 |
|
20 |
Gala apple |
One |
3903 |
*chart adapted from webmd