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1. Antioxidants are nutrients that help prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and help prevent and repair damaged cells.

2. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants and a rich source of dietary fiber. Studies indicate that the antioxidants in blueberries may aid in preventing cancer, heart disease, stroke, urinary tract infections, and memory disorders

3. Antioxidants are abundant in beans, grain products, fruits and vegetables. Look for fruits with bright color - lutein in some of the yellow pigments found in corn; orange in cantaloupe, butternut squash and mango; red from lycopene in tomatoes and watermelon, and purple and blue in berries.

4. Pumpkins are a colorful seasonal vegetable with hearty health benefits. A great source of omega 3's, beta Carotene for vitamin A, lutein, and beta Cryptoxanthin, these anti-oxidants may help us keep our vision healthy and decrease inflammation.

5. Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain plant nutrients known as anthocyanidins, which are powerful antioxidants. Blueberries are rich in resveratrol, the antioxidant compound found in red wine believed to help protect against heart disease and cancer.

6. White vegetables such garlic, onions, spring onions and leeks are rich sources of antioxidants which help control blood pressure and cholesterol and increase the body's ability to fight infection.

7. Tea contains antioxidant substances called flavonoids. These have been shown to help prevent and inhibit chemical reactions thought to take place during the development of coronary heart disease.

8. The most colorful vegetables are also the most vitamin- and antioxidant-rich foods. Think about eating at least one serving from each color group (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white) everyday for optimum health.

9. Cranberry juice is widely used to treat urinary tract infections. Proanthocyanidins, antioxidants present in cranberry juice, prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract.

10. Experts recommend cooked tomatoes over raw, as the heating process breaks down the tomato cell walls and makes the powerful antioxidant, lycopene, more available to your body. 

1. A recent study shows that cocoa may help your heart by keeping your blood vessels relaxed, thus easing blood pressure and helping circulation. The study shows that cocoa's antioxidants — called flavonoids — coax the body into making more nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessels.

2. Dark (not white) chocolate decreases blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity in healthy persons.

3. Coffee may reduce the risk of liver cancer and decaf may cut the risk of colorectal cancer, according to two reports recently published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

4. Driving drowsy is less likely to be dangerous if you drink about three cups of coffee along the way, according to a study by the Loughborough University in Leicestershire. Researchers there found that two to three cups of coffee is the amount you need to be less at risk for an accident on the way home if you work late. The drivers who'd had caffeine had a much lower rate of accidents than those who didn't have any coffee. The effects only lasted 30 minutes, though.

5. Red wines are rich in phytochemicals, which act as antioxidants, thus possibly preventing cancer. Red wine has more anti-cancer properties than white wine because the skin is maintained during the wine making process.

6. Drinking red wine or white wine will increase HDL, the good cholesterol. Red wine contains higher levels of phenolic anti-oxidants than white wine does. These phenolic anti-oxidants will help to keep your LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels healthy and will reduce the blood clotting ability of the blood.

7. Good news for wine lovers: red wine has yet another health benefit. Researchers found that a daily glass of red wine can reduce the risk of lung cancer in men by about 13 percent. The magic ingredient seems to be the tannins, which contain powerful antioxidant properties.