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The top 20 fruits and veggies to beat diseases revealed!
ANI June 17, 2004
Washington, June 17 (ANI) - A new study conducted by the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that veggies
such as artichokes and beans are among a growing variety of
foods found to contain surprisingly high levels of disease-
fighting compounds.
The researchers found that Russet potatoes, pecans and even
cinnamon are all excellent, although lesser-known, sources
of antioxidants, which are thought to fight cancer, heart
disease and Alzheimer's.
According to Ronald L. Prior, the lead author of the study,
"The bottom line is the same: eat more fruits and veggies.
This study confirms that those foods are full of benefits,
particularly those with higher levels of antioxidants. Nuts
and spices are also good sources."
The new study analyzed antioxidant levels in over 100
different foods, including fruits and vegetables and
includes data on spices and nuts for the first time.
Among the fruits, vegetables and nuts analyzed, each food
was measured for antioxidant concentration as well as
antioxidant capacity per serving size. Cranberries,
blueberries, and blackberries ranked highest among the
fruits studied.
Beans, artichokes and Russet potatoes were tops among the
vegetables. Pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts ranked highest in
the nut category.
Spices such as ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano
were the highest in antioxidant content.
Prior says that the data should prove useful for
consumers seeking to include more antioxidants in their
diet. But he cautions that total antioxidant capacity of
the foods does not necessarily reflect their potential
health benefit, which depends on how they are absorbed
and utilized in the body.
Best Sources Of Food Antioxidants: Top 20 Fruits, Vegetables
And Nuts (As Measured By Total Antioxidant Capacity Per
Serving Size)
1 Small Red Bean (dried) Half cup 13727 2 Wild blueberry 1
cup 13427 3 Red kidney bean (dried) Half cup 13259 4 Pinto
bean Half cup 11864 5 Blueberry (cultivated) 1 cup 9019 6
Cranberry 1 cup (whole) 8983 7 Artichoke (cooked) 1 cup
(hearts) 7904 8 Blackberry 1 cup 7701 9 Prune Half cup
7291 10 Raspberry 1 cup 6058 11 Strawberry 1 cup 5938 12
Red Delicious apple One 5900 13 Granny Smith apple One
5381 14 Pecan 1 ounce 5095 15 Sweet cherry 1 cup 4873 16
Black plum One 4844 17 Russet potato (cooked) One 4649 18
Black bean (dried) Half cup 4181 19 Plum One 4118 20 Gala
apple One 3903
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"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I
came not so send peace, but a sword. "For I am come to
set a man at variance against his father, and the
daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law
against her mother in law. "And a man's foes shall be
they of his own household.
- Matthew 10:34-36.
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ANI June 17, 2004
Washington, June 17 (ANI) - A new study conducted by the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that veggies
such as artichokes and beans are among a growing variety of
foods found to contain surprisingly high levels of disease-
fighting compounds.
The researchers found that Russet potatoes, pecans and even
cinnamon are all excellent, although lesser-known, sources
of antioxidants, which are thought to fight cancer, heart
disease and Alzheimer's.
According to Ronald L. Prior, the lead author of the study,
"The bottom line is the same: eat more fruits and veggies.
This study confirms that those foods are full of benefits,
particularly those with higher levels of antioxidants. Nuts
and spices are also good sources."
The new study analyzed antioxidant levels in over 100
different foods, including fruits and vegetables and
includes data on spices and nuts for the first time.
Among the fruits, vegetables and nuts analyzed, each food
was measured for antioxidant concentration as well as
antioxidant capacity per serving size. Cranberries,
blueberries, and blackberries ranked highest among the
fruits studied.
Beans, artichokes and Russet potatoes were tops among the
vegetables. Pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts ranked highest in
the nut category.
Spices such as ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano
were the highest in antioxidant content.
Prior says that the data should prove useful for
consumers seeking to include more antioxidants in their
diet. But he cautions that total antioxidant capacity of
the foods does not necessarily reflect their potential
health benefit, which depends on how they are absorbed
and utilized in the body.
Best Sources Of Food Antioxidants: Top 20 Fruits, Vegetables
And Nuts (As Measured By Total Antioxidant Capacity Per
Serving Size)
1 Small Red Bean (dried) Half cup 13727 2 Wild blueberry 1
cup 13427 3 Red kidney bean (dried) Half cup 13259 4 Pinto
bean Half cup 11864 5 Blueberry (cultivated) 1 cup 9019 6
Cranberry 1 cup (whole) 8983 7 Artichoke (cooked) 1 cup
(hearts) 7904 8 Blackberry 1 cup 7701 9 Prune Half cup
7291 10 Raspberry 1 cup 6058 11 Strawberry 1 cup 5938 12
Red Delicious apple One 5900 13 Granny Smith apple One
5381 14 Pecan 1 ounce 5095 15 Sweet cherry 1 cup 4873 16
Black plum One 4844 17 Russet potato (cooked) One 4649 18
Black bean (dried) Half cup 4181 19 Plum One 4118 20 Gala
apple One 3903
More at: http://news.newkerala.com/health-news-
india/index.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=23705
Jai Maharaj http://www.mantra.com/jai Om Shanti
Hindu Holocaust Museum http://www.mantra.com/holocaust
Hindu life, principles, spirituality and philosophy
http://www.hindu.org (http://www.hindu.org/) http://www.hindunet.org (http://www.hindunet.org/)
The truth about Islam and Muslims
http://www.flex.com/~jai/satyamevajayate
The terrorist mission of Jesus stated in the Christian
bible:
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I
came not so send peace, but a sword. "For I am come to
set a man at variance against his father, and the
daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law
against her mother in law. "And a man's foes shall be
they of his own household.
- Matthew 10:34-36.
o Not for commercial use. Solely to be fairly used
for the educational purposes of research and open
discussion. The contents of this post may not have
been authored by, and do not necessarily represent
the opinion of the poster. The contents are protected
by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of
copyrighted works. o If you send private e-mail to
me, it will likely not be read, considered or
answered if it does not contain your full legal name,
current e-mail and postal addresses, and live-voice
telephone number. o Posted for information and
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