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Additionally, fruits are good lipoprotein-bound antioxidant of anti-oxidants. Coffee, chocolate
sources of many important activity. Regular Consumption of drinks, Cinnamon drink, black
minerals, vitamins, fibers and nuts has been shown to improve tea, ashwagandha tea, Green tea
natural sugars. Few fruits a day the lipid profile, increase endothelial contains flavanols, Cinnamic acid
can be of great health benefit. The function and reduce inflammation. hydrocinnamic acids, polyphenols,
antioxidants including polyphenols withanolides, flavonoids etc. Their
& anthocyanins have been shown to spices and Herbs: Most of the species strong anti-oxidants are very
reduce risk factors for heart disease, used in cooking are loaded with effective in compacting the free
lowering LDL cholesterol levels and anti-oxidants and anti-cancerous. radical produced in our body.
blood pressure. Spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger,
Cardamom, Clove, mustard seeds, When consumed in moderation,
Vegetables: Dietary Vegetables pepper, garlic, paprika, and onion Wine and grain-made beer provide a
provide the body, an added source contains actives like curcuminoids, healthy dose of anti-oxidants.
of anti-oxidant to fight against
free radicals. Major vegetables and
cereals include barley, Broccoli, sOMe IMPOrTanT anTI-OxIdanTs and ITs sOurce
Tomato, Spinach. While Cruciferous
vegetables are rich sources of
indoles, chlorophyll and Carotenoids • Beta-carotene – Mangos, carrots, Parsley & spinach
like Ferulic acid, carotenoids lutein, • Vitamin C – Citrus fruits, berries, Mangoes, Spinach, Kiwi fruit &
zeaxanthin and beta-carotene other Broccoli.
Water rich red colored Vegetables • Vitamin E – vegetable oils (such as wheat germ oil), avocados,
are rich source of lycopene and • nuts, seeds and whole grains
Catechins – Tea & strawberry
vitamin C.
• Lutein – Green leafy vegetables like spinach
• Polyphenols – Green tea, cereals & Coffee
Vegetables are excellent source of • Sulphur compounds - onions and garlic
insoluble fiber known as roughage • Anthocyanins – grapes and berries
which is essential for digestion and • Flavonoids – Black tea, green tea, citrus fruits & red wine
proper bowl movement. Without • Indoles – cruciferous vegetables
the necessary intake of healthy • Isoflavonoids – Soybeans, peas & beans
vegetables, free radicals can spread • Lignans – sesame seeds & Brans
and eventually lead to various types • Lycopene – Tomatoes
Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin & Fucoxanthin – algae & some plant
•
of cancer.
cereals & nuts: Grain cereals in-
clude wheat, barley, maize, millets, Gingerols, Eugenol, Piperine, cOnclusIOn
rice, etc. whole-grain cereal pro- Capsaicin, Allicin, quercetin, etc. Physical wellness is very important
vide a wide range of phytochemi- These active has anti-bacterial, for being healthy. Food and the
cals that has protective effects on anti-fungal, anti-cancerous and right nutrients play a key role in
metabolic health. The hydrolysable very strong antioxidant properties. maintaining good health. Vegetables,
polyphenols, flavan-3-ols & tocophe- Regular consumption of these spices nuts and fruits rich in antioxidants
rols present in cereals have strong supports the body in compacting and micronutrients are required to
free-radical scavenging potential. free radicals and fungal, viral, stay healthy. Dark coloured foods
Gastrointestinal digestion and fer- inflammatory diseases. are high in anti-oxidants and many
mentation of cereals in our stomach important traces metals. A good
increase their antioxidant potentials. Herbs include basil, curry leaves, choice to pick a plater is of coloured
fenugreek, Coriander, peppermint, platter as different color vegetables
Walnuts and natural dates are a oregano, savory and dill weed. All of or fruits contain a specific type of
rich source of important minerals which provides a required flavor to anti-oxidants.
and anti-oxidants like Anacardic the meal along with anti-oxidant.
acids are phenolic lipids. Walnut
polyphenols had the best efficacy Beverages: Beverages in both hot * Author is Chief Scientist at Science on Wheels
among the nuts and also the highest and cold forms are a good source

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