Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against oxidative damage, and may play a role in slowing aging, staving off cognitive decline, and preventing cancer. In the past few years, antioxidants have gotten a lot of attention in the media and in the world of product marketing.
The exotic Acai berry may get all the hype, but don’t forget that most red and orange colored fruits, dark berries, and dark green vegetables are also particularly high in antioxidants. The earthy, red beet may not be as glamorous, and a stalk of broccoli seems so ordinary, but these are the real superhero-superfoods…right here in front of you, taking up your backyards and produce bins. And what they lack in style, they make up ten-fold in the sheer power of anti-aging antioxidants. So real talk: skip the Acai berry shake and extra-dark cacao chocolately bar. Who are you fooling, seriously.
- Kale
- Spinach
- Brussels sprouts
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Beets
- Red bell peppers
- Eggplant
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Plums
- Red leaf lettuce
- Red cabbage
- Carrots
- Tomatoes