Antioxidant properties of fruits
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An antioxidant is a substance found in food that prevents or reduces damage to the cell caused by free radicals produced during the oxidation process. The most well-known antioxidants are vitamins A, C and E and the minerals zinc, copper and selenium. Increase your antioxidants intake with 2-3 portions of these fruits per day.
FOOD | MINERALS | VITAMIN A | VITAMIN C | VITAMIN E |
Apples | Good | Excellent | ||
Apricots | Good | Good | Good | |
Avocados | Excellent | Good | ||
Bananas | Excellent | Good | ||
Blackcurrant | Good | Excellent | ||
Blueberries | Excellent | Excellent | ||
Grapefruit | Good | Excellent | ||
Kiwi Fruit | Good | Excellent | ||
Melon – cantaloupe | Good | Good | Excellent | |
Melon – honeydew | Good | Good | Good | |
Orange | Excellent | Good | Excellent | |
Peaches | Good | Good | Excellent | |
Pears | Good | Good | ||
Pineapple | Excellent | Good | ||
Raspberries | Good | Excellent | ||
Strawberries | Good | Excellent | ||
Tomatoes | Excellent | Good | Good |
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