HEALTH & FITNESS
# Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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

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