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Which Foods Contain Antioxidants
Antioxidants are in a variety of different plant foods, usually those that are brighter in color have more antioxidants. The antioxidants in these foods and others are in the form of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and polyphenols, as well as others. There are many foods that contain antioxidants so let’s break them down for you.
Carotenoids: Carotenoids are yellow, orange and red pigments synthesized by plants. The most common carotenoids are alpha- and beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn (yellow), green peppers, kale, mangoes, greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes and watermelon
Vitamin A: Carrots, spinach, sweet potato, kale, greens, winter squash, swiss chard, bell pepper, cantaloupe and butternut squash, beef liver and eggs
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid : Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin.
It is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone. It is critical to brain function and is known to affect our moods. In addition, vitamin C is required in the process of producing energy in our bodies. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, Berries, cauliflower, grapefruit, honeydew, kiwi, kale, mangoes, orange, nectarines, papaya, peppers, snow peas, sweet potato, and tomatoes
Vitamin E: The main function of vitamin E is as an antioxidant. Vitamin E helps to maintain the integrity of cell membranes throughout the body. Vitamin E plays a major role in how cells communicate with each other, their genetic activity and cell proliferation.
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