Top 10 Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Veggies

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Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables
Add flavor to your diet with antioxidant-rich ingredients.
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Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables
Add flavor to your diet with antioxidant-rich ingredients.
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Which fruits and veggies pack the most powerful antioxidant punch?

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

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