Food Sources for Antioxidants

Posted on April 10, 2020 | Posted by Dr. Charles Whitney

As part of our “cancer fighting force”, antioxidants are vital to proactive health. Every day our bodies encounter toxins, infections, and cancer cells. Oxidation is the body’s natural response to combat these invaders. Through an inflammatory response, our immune system deploys substances to destroy them. However, if the chemical products left behind (free radicals) are not neutralized, they can damage the healthy cells of our organs, brain, and arteries. Antioxidants are the body’s cleanup crew.

There are three families of antioxidants: carotenoids, flavonoids, and lycopenes. Antioxidant-rich foods can be easily identified by their bright hues: red, orange, dark green, purple, and yellow. By consuming a colorful diet, you can be sure you are improving your natural antioxidant intake.

Food Sources for Antioxidants

Foods containing carotenoids

Foods containing flavonoids

Foods containing lycopenes

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