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Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation in our bodies which occurs through the transfer of electrons and leads to the release of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are very harmful and can damage or alter DNA, leading to often fatal diseases like cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Such radicals can enter the body through external factors like cigarette smoke and pollution as well.

Citrus Fruits

Vitamin C is one of the best-known antioxidants and is extremely useful in protecting the body from infections and preventing damage to cells due to radicals. Insufficient vitamin C also causes a condition called scurvy which leads to anaemia, exhaustion, and even death due to spontaneous bleeding of infections and wounds.

Sources of vitamin C mainly include citrus fruits like oranges and lemon. Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin C; a study conducted by the FRAP suggests that blueberries have the highest amount of antioxidants among commonly eaten fruits and vegetables. Blueberries neutralize the harmful free radicals and reduce inflammation in the body. Also, the anti-inflammatory properties of raspberries are shown to have significant effects on reducing the risk of heart disease as well as cancer .

Dark Chocolate Drinks

While chocolate has been monitored food for all ages due to sugar content and dental decay, dark chocolate has excellent health benefits. Dark chocolate has more antioxidant properties than blueberries or other fruits and vegetables. Hence, it is extremely useful to reduce inflammation within the body, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases.

Green Tea

Green Tea has about 30% polyphenol by weight that helps prevent cell damage and captures all the harmful free radicals in the body. EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) is an important compound found in green tea which has important implications on metabolic and cardiovascular health . Green tea also has other compounds that have shown to improve brain function as well as reducing anxiety risks .

Red cabbage, broccoli, and kale are other important sources of antioxidants. However, these can have quite an unpleasant taste. Therefore, the list above has drinks that your tongue, as well as your immune system, will relish. Adding these fruits and vegetables to your diet will help your body fight against infections and disease.

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