Foods High in Antioxidants

While you can get supplements with antioxidants, the best delivery system is your food.  A study was done recently to determine which foods were high in antioxidants and these are some of the best.

* Beans.   You’ve probably always known that beans were good for you, but you may not have known that they are one of the best food sources around for antioxidants.  Beans that provide the most antioxidants are small red beans, red kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.  Small Red beans were actually found to be the best antioxidant source of any food!

* Fresh fruits.  You know apples are good for you, but what about blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and plums?  These are all tasty ways to get your antioxidants.  If you’re still partial to apples, stick to red delicious, granny smith, and gala apples.  They have more antioxidants than other varieties.

* Artichoke.  While some people cringe at the thought of eating an artichoke heart, they might be more inclined to chow down when they find out they’re one of the top ten best sources of antioxidants. Try serving them diced in pasta or lettuce salads, they add a delicious tang.

Try to focus on these foods high in antioxidants when making choices for your plate. Bon appetit and good health to you.