Nutrition Month - How antioxidant-rich is your diet?

Antioxidants are one of nature's intrinsic ways to support healthy functioning of cells and protect them from free-radical damage. They are also important in helping us to age well and ward off disease. Nutrients that act as antioxidants include vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, selenium and carotenoids. The best source of antioxidant-rich foods are the brightly colored varieties of fruits and vegetables, and you should include a full spectrum in your daily diet. The following ten foods were found by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to have the highest levels of antioxidants. Make sure to put these on your next grocery list:

1. Small red beans (dried)
2. Wild blueberries
3. Red kidney beans
4. Pinto beans
5. Blueberries (cultivated)
6. Cranberries
7. Artichokes (cooked)
8. Blackberries
9. Prunes
10. Raspberries

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These web-based courses utilize engaging, interactive learning with a user-friendly design, so you can focus on your education, not technology. The faculty includes Dr. Weil and other experts in the field. Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health covers the fundamentals of diet and nutrition for improving health and assisting in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness. Subject areas include: Macro & Micronutrients, Fad Diets, Supplements, Phytonutrients, Review of Nutritional Research, Patient Motivation and more. Learn more at www.integrativemedicine.arizona.edu.

Source: DrWeil.com

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