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List Of Antioxidants Vegetables

Vitamins Antioxidant

The following list of antioxidants is a selection of green super food based in their health benefits. The health and the appearance of the skin will improve by eating a variety of these antioxidant greens.

Avocado

Avocado is one of my favorites antioxidant vegetables, I just love the taste! And is one of the most beneficial for the skin, too. Avocados are originally from Latin America, and were brought to Europe by the Spanish. Their main components are water and good fats. Is high in calories, so try to eat less if you are keeping an eye on your figure.

Avocados have many health benefits, they are high in monounsaturated fats, which are good to prevent the arteries from clogging. This green super food also contains fiber, potassium and folic acid.

Health Benefits Of Avocados

Prevent heart related conditions
Lower cholesterol
Good for diabetics
Good source of vitamins E and C and carotenoids
Boost circulation
Protect vision from diseases, including cataracts
Moisturize the skin inside out
Rich in antioxidants such as: glutathione which protects the body from some age related conditions

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the best antioxidants and are considered fruits-vegetables because their sugar content is superior than other vegetables. Tomatoes are mainly water and are very low in calories, which is excellent if you are trying to loose weight. This natural antioxidant food is a good source of vitamin C and the essential antioxidant alpha-lipoic-acid .

Tomatoes also contain "lycopene" which are antioxidant red pigments, that protect the organism from some forms of cancer, such as prostata cancer and heart related conditions.

Lycopene from tomatoes is better absorbed by the body, if is processed or cooked (fry, roast, sauce). So eating pizzas, tomato ketchup, pasta and food containing tomatoes will boost your antioxidant levels, just try to eat healthier versions, as processed food is full of preservatives and high in calories.

Broccoli

Broccoli often top the list of antioxidants, but you will have to add some flavour to it because is a bit tasteless. The main component in broccoli is water, so is very low in calories. Is a good source of vitamin C , calcium, folic acid, pro-vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin E.

Broccoli Health Benefits

Good for the correct development of the nervous system
Lowers the risk of cancer
Stimulates the liver
It has antibiotic properties
It has antiviral properties
Help to fight infections
Good for eye-sight
Improves collagen production

Peppers

Peppers are also included in these list of super foods. Great antioxidants with a variety of colours: yellow, green, red, orange. Peppers are originally from Latin America, and their main component is water, so they are very low in calories.

Peppers, especially the red ones, are an excellent source of vitamin C, having even more vitamin c content than citrus fruits and strawberries.

This antioxidant vegetables are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamins B such as B1, B2, B3, B6. Peppers contain phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium.

Health Benefits Of Peppers

Good for teeth and bones
Boost the immune system
Boost eyesight function
Good for the correct development of the nervous system
Boost collagen production, improving hair and skin condition

Garlic

Garlic form part of these list of antioxidants and have many health benefits. The phytochemicals that garlic contain protects the organism from

Some forms of cancers
Heart related conditions
Infections, due to the antibacterial properties
Hypertension, by thinning the blood
Improves digestion
Fight off colds
Skin disorders

Garlic is widely used in the mediterranean diet to improve dishes flavour, just don't eat too much or vampires won't be the only ones running away from you.

Carrots

Carrots belong to the list of antioxidants because they are rich in carotenoids which give them their orange colour.

Carrots content potent antioxidants, which protect our body from several diseases, and our skin from external factors such as sunlight. Their main content is water, which means that carrots are very low in calories.

Carrots help to moisturize the skin and intensify suntan.

These antioxidant vegetables are rich in vitamin A.

Health Benefits Of Carrots

Improve eyesight, bones, hair and skin
Could reduce the risk of heart related conditions
Have anti-cancerous properties
Boost the immune system

Cabbage

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable typical of the winter months, with plenty of antioxidants. Is rich in vitamins, minerals, water and fiber.

In their composition we can find "sulphur compounds", which are potent antioxidants, and responsible for the characteristic smell of the cabbage when is cooked.

Cabbage is rich in vitamin C, and in lower amounts in vitamin A and potassium, sodium, calcium, iron. Researchers have found that consuming cabbage regularly, diminish the risk of colon and breast cancer.

Other Health Benefits Of Cabbage

Anti-bacterial properties
Detoxifier
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-diuretic

Very low in calories, cabbage can be prepared in many ways. Incorporate as many as you can of these list of antioxidants in your daily diet and you will improve your health and skin in no time.

Which fruits have the highest antioxidant power? Find out here antioxidant food . And find out here about other superfoods . Also if you have time read these related articles blueberry recipe and antioxidant cranberry .

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