Foods and their antioxidants

· Orange, yellow fruits and vegetables and green leafy vegetables contain Vitamin C, carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
· Citrus fruits contain flavonones, d-limonene and flavonoids.
· Cruciferous vegetables contain indoles, isothiocyanates and beta carotene.
· Garlic and Onion family contain allylic sulfides and quercetin.
· Legumes contain isoflavanoids, phytic acid and phytosterols.
· Spices like turmeric and mustard seeds contain curcumin and isothiocynates.
· Red grapes contain quercetin, resveratol and anthocyanidine.
· Tomatoes contain lycopene.

Pomegranate for Heart

The plump red seeds of pomegranate are rich in poly-phenols, which are antioxidants. They also contain lots of Vitamin C and potassium. The recent research has shown that pomegranate can lower the blood pressure by 5% in people with hypertension and lessen damage by LDL cholesterol on artery walls. Recent study also shows that one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months improved blood flow to the heart in people with coronary heart disease