Top 10 Antioxidants

Antioxidants are nutrients our bodies crave to help the body repair and heal. They help us prevent any damage from toxins and environmental stress. Working in the aviation industry and subjecting ourselves to higher free air radicals that normal forces us to increase our antioxidant levels. Minimizing damage to our cells can also help protect and prevent us from acquiring age related diseases.


These are the top 10 antioxidants you can incorporate into your diet


Vitamin C-Oranges, kiwis, strawberries, black currants, mangos, spinach, broccoli, and capsicum.


Vitamin E-Whole grain products, wheat germ, egg yolks, vegetable oil, nuts, peanut butter, seeds, avocado, and liver. 


Beta-Carotene-Carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, mangos, apricots, winter squash such as pumpkin, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, and parsley. 


Selenium-Seafood, lean meat, brewer’s yeast, and whole grains. It is also found in offal, which is the organs, tail, feet and heads of animals.


Lutein-Dark leafy green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, collards, and some lettuces.  Other sources of lutein include egg yolks, corn, green peas, green beans, broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kiwi, and honeydew. 


Lycopene-Very high in tomatoes and can also be found in grapefruit and watermelon.


Anthocyanins-Grapes, berries, eggplant and red cabbage.


Coenzyme Q 10-Seafood, organ meats, especial heart, chicken and beef.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)- Spinach, brewer's yeast, red meat, and liver.

Flavonoids-tea, green tea, red wine, fruit (citrus), grapes and apples.