Antioxidant FruitsText and Image Ad 336 x 280 Antioxidant fruits are highest in antioxidants of any foods except the spice group. Almost all fruits contain some antioxidants some very high and some low. Most health professionals now agree that our bodies need from 7 to 12 servings of fruits and vegetables a day but only 11% of us come close to that. Studies have shown that organic and sustainablly grown foods foods can have as much as 30 to 40% more nutrients than food grown the standard way. All of the processed chemical fertilizers, pesticides and hybridization does not allow the foods to reach their naturally given potential. Also much of the food grown the standard way undergo radiation treatment to kill all of the bacteria we are now afraid of. Organic and sustainable grown food do not have these drawbacks. The USDA and Tufts University designed the ORAC ranking system. The system gives foods a ranking which measures their antioxidant activity. The testing is done by independent labratories, not Tufts or the USDA. The USDA has determined that each individual should be eating foods or whole food supplements with at least 3000 to 5000 ORAC units per day. As you can see on the list below that even double that would be rather easy to do. Add to this the antioxidants in spices, herbs nuts and vegetables and you should have no problem with antioxidant intake. The list below contains ORAC rankings from more than one source. Also keep in mind that foods vary on antioxidant5 capacity from crop to crop and from one geographical area to the next. This is not a signifigant difference. Antioxidant Fruits By ORAC RankThe score is for 100 grams. 1000mg equals 1 gram. Divide the ORAC score by 100 to get the score for a 1000mg dose. Another example: an apple weighs 130 grams multiplied by the apples one gram score equals the orac value for that apple. • Acai berries freeze dried 161,400 You can use the above list to make sure you get the antioxidants needed to help your body prevent disease. Much research has been done that shows antioxidants provide nutrients that can prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and arthritis. In years to come science will prove that antioxidants re needed to prevent all disease. Antioxidant fruits cn provide the nutrients you need. By eating a diet heavy in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and spices you will get the USDA recommended amounts of antioxidants easily. If you cannot get or do not wish to eat 7 to 12 servings of fruits and vegetables you can eat whole food supplements and get 3 to 5 servings everyday. Our whole food supplements are easy to take and Super Fuel Plus can be used as meal replacement. Super Fuel Plus is the most complete whole food and herbal supplement in America. It contains antioxidants, protein, probiotics and support for the liver and the heart. Free radicalsare the largest single cause of cell damage and fruits have the antioxidant nutrients which help eliminate dangerous levels of free radicals Chokeberryhigh in antioxidants and other nutrients. This fruit fights fat accumulation. Goji berries highest antioxidant fruit and used for anti aging in Chinese medicine. Antioxidant drink has 26 fruits plus resveratrol and quercetin for and ORAC Rank of 8000 per serving. Organic Antioxidants vs sustainable and conventionally grown fruits. Cherries are high in antioxidants and are a great taste treat. Eating Fruits On An Empty Stomachincreases nutrition absorption. Cranberries and Cancer. Cranberries kill cancer cells. Strawberry Nutrition. This berry gems are just full of surprises. Easy to get too. In accordance with the FDA these products are not intended to treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any diseases. Information on this site is given for educational purposes only and is not to replace the advice of your health care professional
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