Supplement Pills vs Whole Foods

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Trying to maximize your intake of disease-fighting antioxidants? It is always encouraged that you to get your antioxidants from delicious whole foods. Whole foods contain many health benefits that can't be isolated in pills. Antioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients that help slow the effects of aging and prevent heart disease and cancer. Scientists believe that some antioxidants are more potent than others and the potency of antioxidants can be affected by how they're cooked and digested. For example, the antioxidants in blueberries lose their potency when cooked, while the antioxidants in tomatoes become more potent when cooked. Below are some foods rich in antioxidants. Try to include some in your diet today. 01)Kale 02)Red kidney beans 03)Pinto beans 04)Blueberries 05)Cranberries 06)Artichokes (cooked) 07)Blackberries 08)Green peppers 09)Garlic 10)Raspberries 11)Strawberries 12)Apples 13)Spinach 14)Pecans 15)Sweet cherries 16)Brussels sprouts 17)Yellow squash 18)Black beans (dried) 19)Plums 20)Pomegranates