Most potent antioxidant foods

Foods high in antioxidants may protect cells of our bodies from oxidative damage that culminates as we age while our protection weakens.

Top 25 antioxidant foods, in alphabet order

amaranth
apples
artichokes
bay
black beans
blackberries
blueberries
chocolate
citrus
cranberries
dairy
dill
fish
grapes, red
kiwi
liver
meats
nuts
oils
oregano
pecans
peppers
pinto beans
prune
raspberries
red beans
russet potato
strawberries
sunflower seeds
walnuts
wine, red
walnuts

The USDA assessed antioxidant capacity of the most potent antioxidant foods so you may compare the top 10

Some of the antioxidant compounds in foods are easier to digest and absorb than others: for instance, plums have high antioxidant content but did not raise plasma levels when eaten.

As for the wild blueberry, a noticeable increase in blood antioxidant level occurred only after at least a half-cup serving was consume.

On the other hand, the consumption of grapes and kiwis led to sharp spikes in blood antioxidant levels.

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