Guest guest Posted February 14, 2001 Report Share Posted February 14, 2001 DAILY NEWS Go To Section Index Tops in Antioxidants The Hope Heart Institute February 10, 2001 ORAC* scores for 3.5 ounces FRUITS Prunes 5,770 Raisins 2,830 Blueberries 2,400 Strawberries 1,540 Raspberries 1,220 Plums 949 Oranges 750 Red grapes 739 Cherries 670 VEGETABLES Kale 1,770 Spinach 1,260 Brussels sprouts 980 Broccoli florets 890 Beets 840 Red bell peppers 710 Yellow corn 400 Eggplant 390 Carrots 210 *Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. "High-ORAC" foods are high in antioxidants -- substances that help our bodies destroy disease-causing free radicals. The fruits and vegetables listed here are particularly high in antioxidants, but all fruits and vegetables contain valuable nutrients. Source: USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University For more information please go to http://www.hopeheart.org All content © 2001 by The Hope Heart Institute, Seattle, WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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