1 / 16

Foods Rich In Antioxidants - Dr Vivek Baliga, Baliga Diagnostics

Free radicals can be harmful to the body. Anti-oxidants can get rid of free radicals and improve overall health. Here is a presentation on this.

drvivekbaligab
Download Presentation

Foods Rich In Antioxidants - Dr Vivek Baliga, Baliga Diagnostics

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. 11 FOODS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS Dr Vivekbaliga b Internal Medicine Physician Baligadiganostics, bangalore

  2. What are antioxidants? • Anti-oxidants are molecules that protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals. • Free radicals are bad for you.  They are composed of oxygen (reactive oxygen species, or ROS) or nitrogen (reactive nitrogen species, or RNS).  • Free radicals can be produced in the body in many ways, such as smoking, natural food breakdown, pollution and medicines. • An anti-oxidant neutralizes the effect of free radicals generated in the body. By doing so, they protect the cells, tissues and vital organs from free radical damage.

  3. The orac score • The ORAC score stands for ‘Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity‘. • It is basically a measure of the anti-oxidant capacity of the food or substance. It is expressed as micro-mole TE/100gm. • The higher the ORAC score, the greater the anti-oxidant capacity. Foods with a high ORAC score are considered ‘super foods’.

  4. 11 Foods Rich In Anti-Oxidants

  5. Goji Berries • They are also called wolfberries and are a native of China. • Goji berries are believed to have a calming effect on the mind. They are also believed to aid weight loss and help you sleep better. • Avoid eating goji berries if you are taking blood thinners such as warfarin or acitrom. • ORAC score: 25000

  6. blueberries • Blue berries are rich in vitamin C, a powerful anti-oxidant. They have an extremely high content of anti-oxidants and are also rich in fiber. • They taste great in muffins, but it is healthier to add them to your morning oats. • ORAC Score: 14,000

  7. cloves • Cloves are nature’s super spice. With an extremely high ORAC score, cloves have a number of anti-oxidant and antiseptic properties. • In addition to this, cloves have local anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties as well.The flavonoids in clove are powerful anti-oxidants. • ORAC Score: 314,446

  8. Dark chocolate • Dark chocolate contains a higher concentration of cocoa solids, with lesser fat and milk products. The sugar content is also relatively less. • Cocoa has strong anti-oxidant properties too. Make sure you indulge in moderation. • ORAC Score: 21,000

  9. Indian gooseberry (amla) • Amla contains high concentrations of vitamin C, and has an extremely high ORAC score. • It is commonly used in ayurvedic preparations due its powerful health benefits and anti-oxidant properties. It also contains calcium, iron and phosphorus. • ORAC Score: 261,500

  10. cinnamon • A small stick of cinnamon in your curry can go a long way in keeping you healthy. • This is because cinnamon is a powerful anti-oxidant and contains substantial amounts of polyphenols. • In addition to this, it also has anti-inflammatory properties as well.  • ORAC Score: 267,537

  11. Turmeric • Curcumin in turmeric is a powerful anti-oxidant and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. • ORAC Score: 102,700

  12. Cumin seeds • Cumin seeds are notorious in boosting immunity and help protect you against the common cold, asthma and bronchitis. Some believe it can help fight cancer. • There is some evidence that cumin seeds help reduce cholesterol levels. • ORAC Score: 76,800

  13. ginger • Gingerol is the primary ingredient in ginger with these powerful effects. • Ginger is also believed to be useful in managing nausea and can fight certain types of cancers. It can protect the heart against heart attacks as well. • ORAC Score: 28,810

  14. thyme • Thyme has a number of different medicinal effects on the body. • It can help treat stomach and digestion problems, can relieve symptoms of acute bronchitis and may even treat acne! • Its powerful anti-oxidant effect is due to the high levels of vitamin C and vitamin A that are in thyme leaves. • ORAC Score: 157,380

  15. Kidney beans (rajma) • They a great source of high quality protein. • They contain vitamin C, B1, B2 and many others that boost immunity and fight free radicals. • Not just that – red kidney beans are rich in essential fats and minerals that promote overall health. • ORAC Score: 8606

  16. For more tips on great foods and how to stay healthy, visit our websitehttp://heartsense.in

More Related