Nuts are portable, filling and packed full of antioxidants. They’re also an excellent snack that can be enjoyed at any time of day. The antioxidants in nuts protect your body against dangerous free radicals and in doing this they keep your cells and vital organs healthy, functional and disease free. This article highlights five of the top antioxidant rich nuts for you to try.

1 – Almonds

Almonds have a smooth, creamy flavor and are very filling. A 1 oz. serving provides you with 161 calories along with lots of the antioxidants copper, manganese and vitamin E. They’re also a nutritional powerhouse and are rich in calcium, fiber, healthy fats, magnesium, phosphorus, protein and vitamin B9. Continue reading →

Vegetables are one of the best food sources of antioxidants around. They’re also loaded with health boosting vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. In this article I’ll be listing five of the best vegetable sources of antioxidants.

1 – Artichoke

Artichokes have a light, refreshing, mild and slightly sweet flavor. They weigh in at just 64 calories each and have a very impressive antioxidant profile, containing high levels of caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, gallic acid, manganese, quercetin, rutin, silymarin and vitamin C.

In addition to this, artichokes are a fantastic source of fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B9 and vitamin K. Continue reading →