Sources of Antioxidants

Antioxidants Part 2

Sources of Antioxidants

What are sources of antioxidants?

Our bodies produce some antioxidants naturally.  We also get antioxidants from our diets by eating a variety of vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds/nuts, coffee and tea.

Vitamins and minerals that are antioxidants include vitamins A, C & E; beta carotene, selenium, lycopene, lutein, zinc, copper, selenium and manganese.

               

Vitamin A – milk, butter, eggs

               

Beta carotene – apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, green peppers, kale, mangos, turnip/collard greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes and watermelon.

               

Vitamin C – berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, honeydew, kale, kiwi, mango, nectarine, orange, papaya, snow peas, sweet potato, strawberries, tomato, peppers

                

Vitamin E – broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard/turnip greens, mango, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, sunflower seeds, kale, canola oil, sunflower oil

               

Zinc – oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, dairy products

               

Selenium – nuts, tuna, beef, poultry, eggs, cheese, pasta, bread

               

Lutein – spinach, collards, kale, broccoli, corn, peas, papaya, oranges

               

Lycopene – pink grapefruit, watermelon, apricots, tomato

Other foods rich in antioxidants include: prunes, apples, raisins, plums, red grapes, alfalfa sprouts, onions, eggplant, beans, potatoes, pecans and cherries

**An awesome supplement containing many antioxidants is Shakeology!!