Antioxidant Rich Fruits

Fruits are sweet, refreshing and loaded with antioxidants. Plus, since they’re portable and can be eaten with minimal preparation, they make a perfect snack. This article will highlight five of the best fruit sources of antioxidants.

Apples

Apples are crunchy, juicy and come in a variety of different flavours. A medium apple contains high levels of the antioxidants flavonols and vitamin C along with plenty of fibre for a low number of calories.

In addition to being an impressive source of antioxidants, apples also have the following health benefits:

• Detoxifying your body
• Enhancing your brain function
• Regulating your blood glucose levels
• Strengthening your heart
• Supporting healthy digestion

Cherries

Cherries have a unique taste that is sweet but tangy. They’re an excellent source of the antioxidants manganese and vitamin C. In addition to this, cherries contain large amounts of fibre and potassium.

When it comes to health, cherries do a lot more than fight free radicals. Some of the other main ways they enhance your health include:

• Enhancing your sleep quality
• Lowering your blood pressure
• Promoting healthy weight loss
• Reducing inflammation in your body
• Relaxing your muscles

Dates

Dates have a sweet, syrupy flavour. They’re rich in the antioxidants anthocyanins, carotenoids, copper, manganese and phenolic compounds. They also contain lots of B vitamins, fibre, magnesium and potassium.

Protecting against oxidative damage is just one of the many positive aspects of dates. These tasty fruits also boost your body by:

• Enhancing your energy levels 
• Preventing anemia
• Protecting against allergies
• Strengthening your bones and teeth
• Strengthening your nervous system

Plums

Plums are sweet, juicy and refreshing. When it comes to their antioxidant content, they contain high levels of phenolic compounds, vitamin A and vitamin C. Plus, they’re loaded with fibre, potassium and vitamin K.

In terms of health benefits, plums have lots to offer. As well as providing you with antioxidant protection, they also:

• Enhance your brain function
• Lower your blood pressure
• Regulate your blood glucose levels
• Strengthen your eyes
• Support healthy digestion 

Pomegranates

Pomegranates are a unique tasting fruit and plenty of fun to eat. A single pomegranate contains high levels of the antioxidants copper, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin E. In addition to this, pomegranates are a fantastic source of fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin K and multiple B vitamins. 

There are lots of reasons to love pomegranates. Not only do they provide your body with a healthy dose of antioxidants but they also boost your health by:

• Lowering your blood pressure
• Protecting against depression
• Strengthening your bones and teeth
• Strengthening your heart
• Reducing blood levels of LDL cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that restricts the flow of blood in the arteries and is often referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’)
   

If you’re trying to increase your antioxidant intake, all five of these fruits are great choices. So make sure you’re eating at least one serving per day to boost your immune system, protect against chronic disease and much more.

Don't stress if you can't eat all these fruits every day, though.  That's why we have whole food supplements to help you fill the nutritional gaps between what you are eating and what you should be eating.  

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