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Top Antioxidant Foods

Liz Weiss, MS, RD is a dietitian and co-author of THE MOMS’ GUIDE TO MEAL MAKEOVERS. In this segment, she serves up the latest information on the top-20 antioxidant foods everyone should eat! Her Meal Makeover advice & cooking segments feature everything from practical tips for getting picky eaters to try their vegetables to healthy makeovers for chicken nuggets, fish sticks, fruit smoothies and other kid favorites.

All foods are not equally good if we consider their antioxidant content. Some foods are better than the others. USDA recommends top 20 best sources of food antioxidants as measured by their total antioxidant capacity per serving size. List of 20 Best Foods High in Antioxidants

Indeed, a recent study conducted by researchers from London found that 5 servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25 percent. Antioxidants may also enhance immune defense and therefore lower the risk of cancer and infection. — Antioxidants 101

NUTRITION ADVICE: Top Antioxidant Foods

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