In this world filled pollution, disease and fatigue it is important to keep your body protected from this toxic environment which we have created through time. Antioxidants fight free radicals. Free radicals come from things like preservatives, pollution, stress, alcohol, and even exercise! To fight these free radicals you must equip your body with the tools to stay healthy, fit and gorgeous.
It is recommended by oxygen magazine that a person should intake between 4,000 – 7,000 ORAC units daily. The higher the ORAC number the higher the the antioxidant capability. Here are the highest rated foods for anti oxidants.
FRUIT ORAC Vegetables ORAC
Prunes 5770 Kale 1770
Raisins 2830 Spinach (raw) 1260
Bluberries 2036 Brussels Sprouts 980
Cranberries 1750 Spinach (steamed) 909
Strawberries 1540 Alfalfa Sprouts 960
Pomegranates 1245 Beets 841
Raspberries 1220 Red Bell Peppers 731
Plums 949 Onions 450
Oranges 750 Corn 400
Grapes (red) 739 Eggplants 390
(information courtesy of Oxygen Magazine)
Protect yourself from cancer, breakouts, aging and fatigue by eating your body to a healthy future.
A Ali
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