Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Everytime I read a claim about a fruit, it seems that particular fruit has the highest level of antioxidants. Now it's oranges (see story below)! What's the real deal? For example here's what we have in our " Tops in Antioxidants " file: Tops in Antioxidants The Hope Heart Institute February 10, 2001 ORAC* scores for 3.5 ounces FRUITS Prunes 5,770 Raisins 2,830 Blueberries 2,400 Strawberries 1,540 Raspberries 1,220 Plums 949 Oranges 750 Red grapes 739 Cherries 670 VEGETABLES Kale 1,770 Spinach 1,260 Brussels sprouts 980 Broccoli florets 890 Beets 840 Red bell peppers 710 Yellow corn 400 Eggplant 390 Carrots 210 ____________________________________________________________ AN ORANGE A DAY CAN KEEP DISEASE AWAY According to new study, eating an orange a day can help prevent certain cancers. The research group found consuming citrus fruits could reduce the risk of mouth, larynx, and stomach cancers by up to 50 percent. One extra serving of citrus a day -- on top of the recommended five daily servings of fruit and vegetables – could also reduce the risk of a stroke by 19 percent. Citrus fruits protect the body through their antioxidant properties and by strengthening the immune system, inhibiting tumor growth and normalizing tumor cells. The study, which was based on 48 international studies on the health benefits of citrus fruits, also found " convincing evidence " that citrus could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes. Oranges have one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all fruit, with more than 170 different phytochemicals, including more than 60 flavonoids shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and blood clot inhibiting properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Depends upon which assay is being used, which variety and origin of the produce, etc. I've also seen Wolfberries, Clove oil, Oregano oil, and cranberries touted as having very high, if not the highest antioxidant content. Just eat 'em all! >From: Francesca Skelton <fskelton@...> >Reply- >support group < > >Subject: [ ] tops in antioxidants? >Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:55:52 -0500 > >Everytime I read a claim about a fruit, it seems that particular fruit has >the highest level of antioxidants. Now it's oranges (see story below)! >What's the real deal? For example here's what we have in our > " Tops in Antioxidants " file: > >Tops in Antioxidants > The Hope Heart Institute > February 10, 2001 > > ORAC* scores for 3.5 ounces > >FRUITS > Prunes 5,770 > Raisins 2,830 > Blueberries 2,400 > Strawberries 1,540 > Raspberries 1,220 > Plums 949 > Oranges 750 > Red grapes 739 > Cherries 670 > >VEGETABLES > Kale 1,770 > Spinach 1,260 > Brussels sprouts 980 > Broccoli florets 890 > Beets 840 > Red bell peppers 710 > Yellow corn 400 > Eggplant 390 > Carrots 210 > > >____________________________________________________________ > > >AN ORANGE A DAY CAN KEEP DISEASE AWAY > >According to new study, eating an orange a day can help prevent certain >cancers. > >The research group found consuming citrus fruits could reduce the risk of >mouth, larynx, and stomach cancers by up to 50 percent. > >One extra serving of citrus a day -- on top of the recommended five daily >servings of fruit and vegetables – could also reduce the risk of a stroke >by 19 percent. > >Citrus fruits protect the body through their antioxidant properties and by >strengthening the immune system, inhibiting tumor growth and normalizing >tumor cells. > >The study, which was based on 48 international studies on the health >benefits of citrus fruits, also found " convincing evidence " that citrus >could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes. > >Oranges have one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all fruit, with >more than 170 different phytochemicals, including more than 60 >flavonoids shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and blood clot >inhibiting properties. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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