The Super Antioxidant Diet 

The Super Antioxidant Diet and Nutrition Guide: A Health Plan for the Body, Mind, and Spirit

by Robin Jeep, Sherie Pitman Ellington, Richard Couey PhD

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/07/2008)

This is a fabulous book that details the Antioxidant Diet and all of the amazing health benefits derived from eating a diet high in antioxidants. Lost weight, live longer, and be free from cancer!

The Top 10 Antioxidant Foods 

The Best Antioxidant Rich Foods

1. Berries - Berries contain very potent antioxidants that may help prevent cancer, slow aging, prevent heart disease, and even slow age-related decline in brain function.
   
   Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are all especially good. Blueberries are said to help brain function in older individuals. A new type of berry, called the Goji berry, is being studied for its antioxidant content. Goji berries have the highest antioxidant level of any food on record!
2. Tomatoes - You've undoubtedly heard about tomatoes and their powerful antioxidant, lycopene. Lycopene can help prevent several types of cancer, including prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer.
   
   Tomatoes also help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts, and can even aid in brain function in older people. Cooked tomatoes are said to be more potent in lycopene.
3. Red Grapes - Eating red grapes (and also drinking them in the form of grape juice and red wine) can help protect the heart. They can also protect against certain types of cancers, and can aid in protecting the digestive system.
4. Broccoli - We've known for a long time that broccoli was a super food, but in recent years we've come to understand just how powerful this little green vegetable can be.
   
   Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts can help break down estrogen and prevent breast and cervical cancers. It's also helpful in preventing heart disease.
5. Garlic - Garlic is an important super food that is widely known for lowering cholesterol and protecting the heart. Some studies have shown it may prevent certain types of cancer, and it may also help treat yeast infections and other fungal infections.
6. Greens - Leafy green vegetables like spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, and kale, all contain very high amounts of vitamins and minerals, as well as strong antioxidants. Lutein is an important is known to aid in the protection of the eyes, and may also help prevent heart disease.
7. Carrots - These bright orange roots contain beta carotene, a very potent antioxidant. Beta carotene may help prevent eye disease, arthritis, heart disease, and several types of cancer. Like tomatoes, cooked carrots are higher in available antioxidants than raw carrots.
8. Soy - Soy has been shown to help prevent many conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and the symptoms of menopause. It can lower cholesterol. It may prevent prostate, colon, and breast cancers. This is certainly a super food to add to your diet.
9. Whole Grains - Whole grains that are rich in vitamin E may help prevent several types of cancer, especially prostate cancer. Vitamin E boosts immunity, helps treat male infertility, and may even slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease!
   
   Whole grains are also rich in phytic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer, as well as colon and liver cancers.
10. Chocolate - Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has been shown to help prevent clogged arteries. Chocolate contains phenols, which can help fat from oxidizing and clogging your arteries.
    
    Phenols can also reduce the free radicals than can damage cells and cause cancer. The darker the chocolate, the more phenols it probably contains, so it's best to get chocolate that's at least 70% cocoa.

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The Antioxidant Miracle 

The Antioxidant Miracle: Put Lipoic Acid, Pycnogenol, and Vitamins E and C to Work for You

by Lester Packer, Carol Colman

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 10/07/2008)
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"This book gives scientific evidence for the powerful benefits that can be derived from antioxidants, and shows you which foods are high in some of the most important antioxidants."

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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The 5 Top Antioxidant Drinks 

The Five Best Antioxidant Drinks

1. Goji Berry Juice - Goji berries are extremely high in antioxidants. They've been shown to have the highest antioxidant content of any known food on the planet! Goji berry juice is extremely high in antioxidants, and makes a great addition to fruit punch!
2. Acai Berry Juice - Acai berry juice has ten times the antioxidant content of grape juice or wine. It's very potent in its antioxidant content!
3. Red Wine - Red wine is rich in antioxidants that help protect the heart. Red wine, and red grape juice, are both excellent sources of antioxidants.
4. Coffee - Many people claim coffee is bad for you, but that isn't necessarily true! In fact, coffee is very rich in antioxidants. Decaf offers the same effects that regular coffee offers, so if caffeine is a problem, just drink decaf!
5. Tea - Many types of tea have been shown to be high in antioxidants. Green tea is an especially good source of antioxidants. You can drink hot tea or iced tea, both offer the same powerful benefits.

Antioxidants Against Cancer! 

Antioxidants Against Cancer (Ralph Moss on Cancer)

by Ralph W. Moss

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"This book is a concise summary of current research on how different antioxidants can help heal and prevent cancer. For each antioxidant, there is also info on how it interacts with "establishment" cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. It also debunks the widespread myth that taking antioxidants will weaken the effect of chemotherapy."

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Benefits of Antioxidants 

Let's look at some of the benefits of antioxidant foods.

Antioxidants are beneficial to the body in many ways. There are several types of antioxidants that we know of, and there may be many that we have not yet discovered. Each of these antioxidants may have a different effect on the body.

Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Lycopene, Lutein, , Lingan, Flavonols, Polyphenols, Coenzyme Q10, and Selenium are some of the antioxidants that we know of, and that are being heavily studied.

We may never know the true extent of the way these antioxidants benefit the body. But we do know that antioxidants help destroy free radicals, which can have devastating effects on the body.

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Antioxidants can help prevent many types of cancer, by neutralizing the free radicals that cause the mutation of cells into cancerous cells.

They can help prevent many age-related diseases such as the decline in brain function, macular degeneration, cataracts, Alzheimer's disease, and arthritis.

They can help protect the heart by lowering cholesterol, keeping fats in the blood from oxidizing and blocking arteries, and keeping blood platelets from sticking together.

Antioxidants can boost the immune system, protecting against all types of illnesses.

There are probably many benefits that scientists have not yet discovered, and many types of antioxidants that we don't yet know about, so it's important to include as many different foods in your diet as possible, for the best chance at getting all of the types of antioxidants your body needs.

Wheat - A Staple Antioxidant in Your Diet Plan 

Wheat Antioxidants

Amazon Price: $89.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
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"Growing evidence indicates that eating whole wheat foods may produce health benefits, including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and certain types of cancer. Wheat Antioxidants is a comprehensive reference that consolidates current information on the antioxidant properties of wheat, their beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved, factors affecting availability/bioavailability, and the methods used to measure them."

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Sources of Antioxidants 

The Best Sources of Various Antioxidants

Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and other squashes, peaches, cantaloupe, greens, broccoli, apricots, nectarines.

Vitamin C - Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits, bell peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, greens, and broccoli.

Vitamin E - Whole grains, greens, nuts, seeds, and many types of oils.

Lycopene - Tomatoes (especially cooked tomatoes), watermelon, and pink grapefruit.

Lutein - Dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kiwi.

Lignan - Flax seed, rye, barley, and oatmeal.

Selenium - Fish and seafoods like shellfish, whole grains, eggs, red meat, chicken, and garlic.

Flavonoids and Polyphenols - Coffee, tea, chocolate, red wine, red grapes, red grape juice, purple grapes , purple grape juice, pomegranates, cranberries, and soy.

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Nice lens on anitoxidants. These power foods are what we need in our diet - great for the overall health. Mas Top Secret Fat Loss Secret

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VeganDiva Antioxidants are amazing. I found that a diet of raw fruits and vegetables helped get rid of my cervical cancer, and they are full of powerful antioxidants. I don't consume cooked foods anymore, but it is tempting to eat cooked tomatoes and carrots to get those extra benefits. Posted February 13, 2008

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