TOP 20 FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY PER SERVING SIZE (from USDA Food and Nutrition Center Website)
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 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
The U. S Government's Medline Plus database defines antioxidants as substances that help to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals.
Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or by environmental sources as tobacco smoke, radiation, and automobile exhaust.
You produce free radicals when you exercises and when you are under stress. They can also contribute to premature aging of your body and mind.
The clinical research Studies Revealed that one of the best ways to increase your body's antioxidant power is by drinking GoChi (The brand of Himalayan Goji juice). Just 4 ounces per day can significantly improved body's immune system and antioxidant capacity by:
A) Increasing the Superoxide dismutase (SOD) The body's primary antioxidant defense against inflammatory free radicals, and increase in Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) Important antioxidant and detox enzymes.
B) Improving in body's key immune system, Lymphocytes: White blood cells necessary for immune defenses. Interlukin 2 (IL-2): An important cell-signaling molecule and immunoglobulin G (IgG): A powerful and essential antibody.
It is important to know that the best antioxidants come from the food source, as they are highly bioavailable. Avoid lab created, synthetic antioxidants as they can do you more harm than good. You can tell those by reading your labels, and by the way they turn your urine fluorescent yellow color. The sure sign that they are being flushed out.
Best wishes to your health!
