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    Top food sources of antioxidants (8-10)

    #8 – Blackberry

    An ancient fruit, the plump but sweet blackberries are also a rich source of antioxidants. In fact, one cup of blackberries contains 7701 antioxidant capacity per serving size. Blackberries grow wild across the bulk of North America and are also a wonderful source of manganese and tannins.

    Because of their high tannin content, blackberries are considered to be an astringent. In a lot studies, it has been featured that tannins tighten tissue, lessen minor bleeding, and may aid to reduce diarrhea and intestinal inflammation.

    The major antioxidant found in blackberries are called anthocyanin, which are pigments responsible for the purplish-black color of blackberries. Additional antioxidants in blackberries are vitamins C and E, and ellagic acid. All may provide protection against cancer and incessant disease.


    #9 – Dried Prune

    Sweet with a deep taste and a sticky chewy texture, prunes are not only fun to eat they are highly nutritious as well. As with other dried fruits, they are obtainable year round.

    The USDA ranked dried prunes number 9 from a list of 20 antioxidant-rich foods. One half cup of dried prunes contain 7291 antioxidant capacity per serving size. The major biologically active ingredient found in prunes with antioxidant effects is beta-carotene. This form of vitamin A acts as a fat-soluble antioxidant, eliminating free radicals that would otherwise cause many of undermine to our cells and cell membranes.

    Only after cholesterol has been oxidized by free radicals does it pose a threat to artery walls. The build-up of cholesterol in the artery walls forms plaques that can either grow so large they block blood flow or rupture, releasing a clot that can impede the flow of blood, and triggering a heart attack or stroke.


    #10 – Raspberry

    Another healthy addition to your diet is red raspberries. Not only is this fruit delicious, it’s nutritious as well. The USDA named the raspberry number 10 in terms of antioxidant capacity. One cup of this fruit contains about 6058 antioxidant capacity per serving size.

    The the bulk promising benefit that red raspberries hold for consumers is their substantial quantity of ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is phenolic compound that has become known as a potent anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound.

    Clinical tests conducted at the Hollings Cancer Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) express promising outcomes that ellagic acid, a naturally occurring plant phenol may aid prevent cancer, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and arrest the growth of cancer in subjects with a genetic predisposition for the disease.



    And so these are the top 10 antioxidant-rich foods. If you want to obtain all the health advantages of antioxidants, be certainly to include at least one of these great antioxidant food sources in your diet.

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