Get More Antioxidants and Satisfy Your Cravings
We all need to get more antioxidants in our diet. That’s because free radicals - rogue molecules that wreak havoc on our cells and contribute to disease and degeneration - are constantly being generated, even as a result of basic biological functions like breathing and digestion. But by choosing foods that are high on the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) scale, we can pack more free-radical-fighting power into every bite.
Researchers at the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory recently released the ORAC values of various foods. In the report, raw broccoli came in with an ORAC score of 1,362. That’s pretty good, but not nearly as high as blueberries. With a score of 6,552, blueberries rank near the top of all fruits and vegetables. But even blueberries can’t hold a candle to cocoa. With an ORAC score of 80,933, the antioxidant power of cocoa powder is simply off the charts!
When choosing cocoa, be sure to opt for the organic, non-alkalinized variety. (I like the one from NOW Foods.) "Dutched" cocoa has been treated with potassium carbonate, which cuts the antioxidant capacity in half.
Fend off free radicals deliciously, by stirring antioxidant protection into your coffee, blend it into a berry smoothie, or make your own cocoa-packed desserts at home with low-glycemic sweeteners like erythritol and stevia.
[Ed. Note: Getting healthy doesn't have to be hard. By making a few simple changes to your lifestyle, you can feel better than you have in years.
You can get antioxidant protection in a sinfully sweet package. Kelley Herring's new company, Wellness Bakeries, has created all-natural, protein-packed, high-fiber, low-glycemic, and completely guilt-free dessert mixes. To try a delicious slice for yourself, click here.]
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