ANTIOXIDANT SUPERFOOD LIST.

[SGM123]

Here is a list of SUPERFOODS most of them extremely high in antioxidants save for
some meat and fish. Originally posted in the community forums at Emoclear Self-helpapedia
Http://www.emoclear.com Lot's of reading and citations for these fantastic foods.

Purple/black grapes & grape juice.

http://www.freshcaliforniagrapes.com/varieties.php

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=40

Dried grapes: Raisins. 50 page document on the health benefits of raisins,
http://www.raisins.net/Raisins%20and%20 ... 204_28.pdf

Cranberries an antioxidant superfood whether fresh or dried.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=145
http://www.cranberryinstitute.org/
http://health.learninginfo.org/cranberries.htm
http://www.cranberryfarmers.org/cranberryhealth.htm
http://www.scribd.com/doc/17469673/Cranberries

chocolate/cocoa:
http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/dark-chocolate/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate

http://www.hersheys.com/nutrition/antioxidants.asp

http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/ ... chocolate/

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/about.html

Spinach

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/spinach/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=43

Blueberries:

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/blueberries/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=8

http://www.blueberry.org/Antioxidant.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueberry

Oats.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/oats/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=54

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oat

http://www.quakeroats.com/Libraries/pdf ... .sflb.ashx

Broccoli

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/broccoli/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broccoli

Pomegranates

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/pomegranates/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate

http://search.lef.org/cgi-src-bin/MsmGo ... ranates%20

Sweet Potatoes

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=64

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_potato

http://www.foodreference.com/html/sweet ... ition.html

Apples especially Red Delicious and Fuji:

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/apples/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple

Salmon suprisingly has some antioxidants as well being the king of Omega 3 oils.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/wild-salmon/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=104
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon

Oranges/OJ

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/oranges/

http://www.whfoods.com/ge...?tname=foodspice&dbid=37

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)

Turmeric.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=78

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin

Black Elderberries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-elderberry.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drug ... elder.html

Acai is generally regarded as an overhyped and overpriced exotic superfood. It's still good. Avoid mlm ripoff prices and stay away from the fancy wine bottle watered down with "proprietary blends". You can buy Acai cheaper if you shop around. Buy it freeze dried or in juice concentrate form. Those are about the best prices you can find. Don't feel left out if cranberries, purple/black grapes, and blueberries are about all you can afford for top berries. These have lots of antioxidant power, are easily available, and are far cheaper cheaper.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A7a%C3%AD_Palm

Beans especially "Little Red Mexican Beans", Kidney beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and pinto beans are superfoods loaded with antioxidants, protein, minerals, and fiber.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/beans/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=87
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=2
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=52
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=79
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_bean

Cinnamon is loaded with potent antioxidants and minerals. It's a taste delight. You want the lighter tan colored cinnamon from Sri Lanka because it contains little of the toxic substance that the cassia variety contains. The othr kind of cinnamon has been outlawed in Germany. Sri Lanka/Ceylon cinnamon is light colored, soft to the touch, and sweet to the taste.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/cinnamon/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=68

Pumpkin.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/pumpkin

http://food-facts.suite101.com/article. ... of_pumpkin

http://healthmad.com/uncategorized/the- ... f-pumpkin/

http://www.pumpkinnook.com/facts.htm

Dried superfruits are great for snacks and lunchboxes. They are loaded with antioxidants. Avoid those sweetened with sugar and high fructose cornsyrup.

Typical dried superfruits are:

Zante currants.
Jumbo flame raisins.
Thompson seedless raisins.
Black currants.
Dried Apricots.
Dried apples.
Dried peaches.
Dried mangoes.
Prunes.
Figs.
Dried blueberries.
Dried cranberries.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/ ... perfruits/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=33

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dried_fruit

Pecans and walnuts are loaded with essentail fatty acids, protein, lots of antioxidants, and minerals as well as fiber.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/walnuts/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=99

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan

http://www.ilovepecans.org/nutrition.html

http://www.georgiapecansfit.org/health- ... on.php?n=3

Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/ ... olive-oil/


http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=46

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil

Avacado,

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/avocado/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=5

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado

Green tea, black tea.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/tea/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=146

http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/suppor ... aguide.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_tea

Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, Vitamin C, minerals, fiber, and vitamin A.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/tomatoes/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=44

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato

Turkey is a lean white meat packed with protein and low in fat.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/turkey/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=125

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_(food)

Garlic

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/garlic/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=60

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic

Ginger

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=72

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger

http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/ginger.html

Kiwi fruit

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=41

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/kiwi/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi_fruit


Red cabbage is abundant with antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and many useful substances.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=19

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabbage

http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch33.html

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Researc ... mer-s-risk

Onions:

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/onions/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=45

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion

Bannanas.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannanas

Kale:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=38

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale

Brussels sprouts.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_sprout

Black Currants

http://www.blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk ... ealth.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_currants

Plums/prunes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prune

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=35

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=103

Beets

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=49

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beet



Peanuts/peanut butter.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=101

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut_butter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut

http://www.peanut-institute.org/Educati ... rials.html
Sweet cherries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry

http://www.choosecherries.com/health/main.aspx
http://www.whole-food-supplements-guide ... rries.html
Low fat yogurt.

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/low-fat-yogurt/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=124
Mangoes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mango

http://www.mango.org/en/nutrition.aspx
Strawberries

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=32

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_strawberry
Bell peppers.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=50

http://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle ... ll-peppers


Sauerkraut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauerkraut

http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=100&db=5&C0=17

http://www.answers.com/topic/sauerkraut

whey protein

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/Nat ... t+6_22.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey_protein

guava

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guava

http://www.articlesbase.com/health-arti ... 90189.html

Carrots

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=21

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot

Light roasted coffee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/healt ... yt&emc=rss

http://www.coffeeresearch.org/

http://men.webmd.com/features/coffee-new-health-food

Raspberries

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=39

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry

Quinoa

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... e&dbid=142

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa

http://www.quinoa.net/199.html

Apricots

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ice&dbid=3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apricot

http://apricotfacts.com/apricots/Health ... +Apricots/

Mustard greens.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=93

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke ... uncea.html

Artichokes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke

http://www.oceanmist.com/health/health.aspx

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vege ... cts/2782/2

Blackberries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackberry

http://www.whole-food-supplements-guide ... fruit.html

http://www.uga.edu/fruit/rubus.html

Russet potatoes.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=48

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato

Special thanks to all those in the Emoclear Self-Helpapedia community who helped compile this great list of superfoods.

Http://www.emoclear.com

[lrduff]

Anyone have information on the possibility of too much antioxidants and possible unhealthy effects? Something was mentioned in an earlier post (can't find now) in response to someone listing their daily ORAC regimen for breakfast, lunch, dinner (cloves, cacoa, etc.) with extremely high concentrations. Is more better?

[esoteric17]

Anyone have information on the possibility of too much antioxidants and possible unhealthy effects? Something was mentioned in an earlier post (can't find now) in response to someone listing their daily ORAC regimen for breakfast, lunch, dinner (cloves, cacoa, etc.) with extremely high concentrations. Is more better?

Certainly you can't OD on antioxidants from food (fruits, vegetables, grains, juices). Whatever you don't absorb will just pass through. I'd be weary of some of the highly concentrated volatile oils like clove though; clove can be toxic. I use a little dash of true ceylon cinnamon instead. As for the supplements, there are many great antioxidants, but do your research. For example, curcumin (turmeric) or silymarin (milk thistle) both have effects on liver enzymes involved in drug metabolism and can cause interactions with prescription drugs.

To be on the safe side, stick to whole food antioxidants. You'll get PLENTY of antioxidants if you just add a few high orac items from this site to your diet (e.g. walnuts, dried cranberries, apples, grape juice), and won't have to worry about safety. The values on this site are very useful: many everyday fruits and vegetables surpass the ORAC activity of the "superfruits" and supplements.

[SGM123]

Esoteric17:

Right on. There's plenty in everyday whole and juiced colorful veggies and fruits not to mention beans, nuts, spices, grains.

More is not always better--there's points of diminishing return whether it's injesting antioxidants, exercising, or spending 80 hours a week at the office.

[philipjterry]

On the Orac Score table it shows Acai as having more orac score than Maqui berry. Why is that? I thought Maqui was something like 3 times more powerful than Acai? Be great if someone could help me set the record straight on this?

[SGM123]

PhillipJTerry,

What is misleading about the ORAC test of Acai is that the test was performed with "freeze-dried" Acai berries. Freeze dried berries are extremely condensed and dry. In a comparison with regular wet berries or even berries dried to the point of becoming raisin like, the freeze dried berries would have a massive edge. 100 grams of them would be far far more potent than wet acai berries. A real test of the Acai berry would if the sample were taken right from the rain forest. The freeze drying process makes Acai appear far more powerful than it actually is. Wet Acai berries are likely no more potent antioxidant wise than wet wild blue berries or wet wild cranberries.

[goldena]

Are omega-3 pills that you can buy at a vitamin store have any mercury in them? I just read from another question I asked that omega-3 fatty acids is good to take if your pregnant, but to be careful about mercury levels. Do omega-3 fatty acid pills have any mercury in them? Can I just have my wife take those pills instead of eating fish?