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Monday, May 4, 2009

The Top 5 Superfoods on the ORAC Antioxidant Chart

By Ryan Sinclair

A way to measure and test the antioxidant levels in food is with Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity also known as ORAC. Antioxidants help protect you from oxidation caused by free radicals that are harmful to the body. The best way to fight these free radicals is to eat food that score high on the ORAC. The main cause of aging is from these free radicals and mutated cells can even turn into cancer. A small percentage of around 20% actually get the amount of antioxidants they need in their diets, the rest are not protected from free radical toxins.

To protect yourself you need to look for foods with high levels of ORAC. The top 5 foods on the ORAC in no exact order are:

1. Acai

2. Goji Berries

3. Wild Blueberries

4. Pomengranate

5. Pomegranate

All of these foods have the necessary antioxidants your body needs. Try each fruit and see what fruits you enjoy the most. A smoothie with all these fruits would be a great tasting super antioxidant boost.

My favorite antioxidant drink is the Acai berry juice. It contains essential amino acids and Omega fatty acids in addition to be #1 on the ORAC list. Acai has proven to increase memory, improve your mood, and reduce cholesterol. It is an amazing fruit that gives you a natural boost of energy. Acai juice will give you a boost of energy without having to drink beverages that contain caffeine. In fact the boost is longer lasting and more more enjoyable since there is no come down.

The best reason to go with Acai is because of the great taste. A lot of people describe the taste as a flavor of chocolate berries. It has an amazing taste and you can enjoy it without realizing it is very good for you. The best way to start the day off is with a great tasting glass of Acai berry juice. - 17274

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