Antioxidant properties of vegetables
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An antioxidant is a substance found in food that prevents or reduces damage to the cell caused by the 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. Increase your antioxidants intake with 3-5 portions of these vegetables per day.
| FOOD | MINERALS | VITAMIN A | VITAMIN C | VITAMIN E |
| Asparagus | Good | Good | ||
| Beans – broad | Good | Good | ||
| Beans – green | Good | Good | ||
| Broccoli | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Brussels sprouts | Excellent | Good | Excellent | |
| Butternut squash | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Cabbage | Excellent | Good | ||
| Carrots | Good | Excellent | ||
| Cauliflower | Good | Good | ||
| Courgettes | Good | Good | ||
| Leeks | Good | Good | ||
| Kale | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Pepper – red | Good | Excellent | Excellent | |
| Potatoes – with skin | Good | Good | ||
| Spinach | Excellent | Excellent | ||
| Swede | Good | Good | ||
| Sweet corn | Good | Good | ||
| Sweet potato | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Turnip | Good | Good | ||
| Watercress | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
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