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Friday, December 12, 2008

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.