Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 The two sources that Rodney recently posted are now both in the files. However they don't agree (although there's some overlap). I'd like to resolve this, if anyone knows why this is. For now, they're both in there: June 2004 http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=519693 Their Top 20: 1. Small red beans (dried). 2. Wild blueberries. 3. Red Kidney beans. 4. Pinto beans. 5. Blueberries (cultivated). 6. Cranberries. 7. Artichokes (cooked). 8. Blackberries. 9. Prunes. 10. Raspberries. 11. Strawberries. 12. Red Delicious apples. 13. Granny apples. 14. Pecans. 15. Sweet cherries. 16. Black plums. 17. Russet potatoes (cooked). 18. Black beans (dried). 19. Plums. 20. Gala apples. ------------------------------- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/06/040617080908.htm JUNE 2004 ARTICHOKES RUSSET POTATOES BEANS CRANBERRIES BLUEBERRIES BLACKBERRIES CINAMMMON OREGANO CLOVES PECANS WALNUTS HAZELNUTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Rank Food item Serving size 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 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 A CUP of CRANBERRIES? How about 3 plums? So what about the black beans? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031205053236.htm "Black beans came out on top, having more antioxidant activity, gram for gram, than other beans, followed by red, brown, yellow and white beans, in that order. In general, darker colored seed coats were associated with higher levels of falconoid, and therefore higher antioxidant activity, says lead investigator Clifford W. Beiger, Ph.D., a research associate at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. The study found that one class of compounds in particular, anthocyanins, were the most active antioxidants in the beans. Based on a previously published study of the anthocyanin content of black beans, Beninger found that the levels of anthocyanins per 100 gm serving size of black beans was about 10 times the amount of overall antioxidants in an equivalent serving size of oranges and similar to the amount found in an equivalent serving size of grapes, apples and cranberries. Funding for this study was provided by the USDA and the Michigan Bean Commission." ----- Original Message ----- From: Francesca Skelton support group Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 12:12 PM Subject: [ ] Top Antioxidant Foods The two sources that Rodney recently posted are now both in the files.However they don't agree (although there's some overlap). I'd like toresolve this, if anyone knows why this is. For now, they're both in there:June 2004http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=519693Their Top 20: 1. Small red beans (dried). 2. Wild blueberries. 3. Red Kidney beans. 4. Pinto beans. 5. Blueberries (cultivated). 6. Cranberries. 7. Artichokes (cooked). 8. Blackberries. 9. Prunes. 10. Raspberries. 11. Strawberries. 12. Red Delicious apples. 13. Granny apples. 14. Pecans. 15. Sweet cherries. 16. Black plums. 17. Russet potatoes (cooked). 18. Black beans (dried). 19. Plums. 20. Gala apples.-------------------------------http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/06/040617080908.htmJUNE 2004ARTICHOKESRUSSET POTATOESBEANSCRANBERRIESBLUEBERRIESBLACKBERRIESCINAMMMONOREGANOCLOVESPECANSWALNUTSHAZELNUTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hi Francesca: In the first list they are ranked based on a (dumb) serving-size criterion. Would have been much better per 100 calories, imo. The second list showed the three highest anti-oxidant values in each of four food groups: " 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. Although spices are generally consumed in small amounts, many are high in antioxidants. On the basis of antioxidant concentration, ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano were the highest among the spices studied. " Rodney. > The two sources that Rodney recently posted are now both in the files. > However they don't agree (although there's some overlap). I'd like to > resolve this, if anyone knows why this is. For now, they're both in there: > > June 2004 > http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=519693 > Their Top 20: > > 1. Small red beans (dried). > 2. Wild blueberries. > 3. Red Kidney beans. > 4. Pinto beans. > 5. Blueberries (cultivated). > 6. Cranberries. > 7. Artichokes (cooked). > 8. Blackberries. > 9. Prunes. > 10. Raspberries. > 11. Strawberries. > 12. Red Delicious apples. > 13. Granny apples. > 14. Pecans. > 15. Sweet cherries. > 16. Black plums. > 17. Russet potatoes (cooked). > 18. Black beans (dried). > 19. Plums. > 20. Gala apples. > > > ------------------------------- > > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/06/040617080908.htm > > JUNE 2004 > > ARTICHOKES > RUSSET POTATOES > BEANS > > CRANBERRIES > BLUEBERRIES > BLACKBERRIES > > CINAMMMON > OREGANO > CLOVES > > PECANS > WALNUTS > HAZELNUTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 So the study needs a reasonableness test - not just calories either. The best are spices and herbs that we cannot possibly eat a lot of. Clove oil, eg. The other thing is, I'm not sure the effectiveness of the "nutrient" has a value. Lycopene might be far better than beta-carotene for cancer, eg, - just a guess. I once looked at a variety of fruits, and concluded (just my dumb take), that tomatoes, papaya, red bell pepper, carrots, pineapple, A cranberry, prunes, were things I should eat every day. I have some other things (herbs), but they are not so easy to get - availability has to be part of the choice. I also considered allergies. Blackberries and raspberries are quite good AND quite seedy as well as expensive - yet another criterion. My blender does not grind them. Small red bean - what's that? Sweet cherries - a bing perhaps? Regards. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rodney Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 6:06 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Top Antioxidant Foods Hi Francesca:In the first list they are ranked based on a (dumb) serving-size criterion. Would have been much better per 100 calories, imo.The second list showed the three highest anti-oxidant values in each of four food groups: "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. Although spices are generally consumed in small amounts, many are high in antioxidants. On the basis of antioxidant concentration, ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano were the highest among the spices studied."Rodney.> The two sources that Rodney recently posted are now both in the files.> However they don't agree (although there's some overlap). I'd like to> resolve this, if anyone knows why this is. For now, they're both in there:> > June 2004> http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=519693> Their Top 20:> > 1. Small red beans (dried).> 2. Wild blueberries.> 3. Red Kidney beans.> 4. Pinto beans.> 5. Blueberries (cultivated).> 6. Cranberries.> 7. Artichokes (cooked).> 8. Blackberries.> 9. Prunes.> 10. Raspberries.> 11. Strawberries.> 12. Red Delicious apples.> 13. Granny apples.> 14. Pecans.> 15. Sweet cherries.> 16. Black plums.> 17. Russet potatoes (cooked).> 18. Black beans (dried).> 19. Plums.> 20. Gala apples.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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