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Top 10 Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Veggies

Move these antioxidant rich produce to the top of your shopping list.

from Cut Your Cholesterol

Which fruits and veggies pack the most powerful antioxidant punch?

Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables Add flavor to your diet with antioxidant-rich ingredients.
Researchers at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University figured it out by measuring various fruits and vegetables for their ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), a fancy way of saying their antioxidant power. Here are the top 10 performers in each category:

Fruits 1. Prunes 2. Raisins 3. Blueberries 4. Blackberries 5. Strawberries 6. Raspberries 7. Plums 8. Oranges 9. Red grapes 10. Cherries

Vegetables 1. Kale 2. Spinach 3. Brussels sprouts 4. Alfalfa sprouts 5. Broccoli flowers 6. Beets 7. Red bell peppers 8. Onions 9. Corn 10. Eggplant