The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables High in Antioxidants
We have all heard that antioxidants have many health benefits, so it is not a bad idea to load up on fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants next time you hit the grocery store! Here is a breakdown of the health benefits of some of your future high antioxidant grocery items:
- Bolster your Brainpower with Blueberries- Studies have found that blueberries improve memory retention, balance, concentration and cognition
- Prevent Depression with Plums- Reduce anxiety-related emotions and behaviors
- Beans Boost your Bodies Protection- Damaged cells can potentially cause cancer but the phytochemicals found in beans can provide added cell protection
- Artichokes Keep you on your A-Game with Weight-loss- Low in calories and proven to lower cholesterol
- Reduce the numbers on the scale with Red Grapefruit- Eat a ½ grapefruit with each meal for 12 weeks and lose an average 3.5 pounds! Additionally, grapefruits have the antioxidant lycopene which protects against cancer.
- Save your memory with Cinnamon- Can inhibit the production of Alzheimer’s disease cells
- Choose Cherries- Loaded with anthocyanins, dark cherries can reduce belly fat, blood sugar and your cholesterol count.
- Fight Aging with Figs- the antioxidants in figs stay in the blood for 4 hours
- Bone Strength pays off with Prunes- we need mineral boron and vitamin K for strong bones and prunes have both.
- Reduce Wrinkles with Watermelon- sunburns are not healthy for your skin but luckily watermelon has lycopene giving 33% more UV protection over other fruits.
- Help your Heart with Dark Chocolate- increases relaxation capabilities of blood vessels by reducing platelet activation due to the high amount of flavonoids in the chocolate.
