Author Topic: Top 100 Anti-Oxidant foods (Read 6413 times)

Matthew · « **on:** December 13, 2010, 10:38:19 PM »

The following foods are rated by ORAC value. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. In short, ORAC units measure the antioxidant capacity of foods. The higher, the better. High antioxidant foods help greatly to lower the risks of cancer, degeneration, and disease.

Most of us have heard that blueberries are highly beneficial to ones health. Do you know that there are about 60 foods and spices that are even better? In fact, the top 20 ORAC value foods stand significantly higher than the rest (even though “the rest” are really good for you too)!

ORAC Value list, Top 100
1    Cloves, ground    314,446
2    Sumac bran    312,400
3    Cinnamon, ground    267,536
4    Sorghum, bran, raw    240,000
5    Oregano, dried    200,129
6    Turmeric, ground    159,277
7    Acai berry, freeze-dried    102,700
8    Sorghum, bran, black    100,800
9    Sumac, grain, raw    86,800
10    Cocoa powder, unsweetened    80,933
11    cuмin seed    76,800
12    Maqui berry, powder    75,000
13    Parsley, dried    74,349
14    Sorghum, bran, red    71,000
15    Basil, dried    67,553
16    Baking chocolate, unsweetened    49,926
17    Curry powder    48,504
18    Sorghum, grain, hi-tannin    45,400
19    Chocolate, dutched powder    40,200
20    Maqui berry, juice    40,000
21    Sage    32,004
22    Mustard seed, yellow    29,257
23    Ginger, ground    28,811
24    Pepper, black    27,618
25    Thyme, fresh    27,426
26    Marjoram, fresh    27,297
27    Goji berries    25,300
28    Rice bran, crude    24,287
29    Chili powder    23,636
30    Sorghum, grain, black    21,900
31    Chocolate, dark    20,823
32    Flax hull lignans    19,600
33    Chocolate, semisweet    18,053
34    Pecans    17,940
35    Paprika    17,919
36    Chokeberry, raw    16,062
37    Tarragon, fresh    15,542
38    Ginger root, raw    14,840
39    Elderberries, raw    14,697
40    Sorghum, grain, red    14,000
41    Peppermint, fresh    13,978
42    Oregano, fresh    13,978
43    Walnuts    13,541
44    Hazelnuts    9,645
45    Cranberries, raw    9,584
46    Pears, dried    9,496
47    Savory, fresh    9,465
48    Artichokes    9,416
49    Kidney beans, red    8,459
50    Pink beans    8,320
51    Black beans    8,040
52    Pistachio nuts    7,983
53    Currants    7,960
54    Pinto beans    7,779
55    Plums    7,581
56    Chocolate, milk chocolate    7,528
57    Lentils    7,282
58    Agave, dried    7,274
59    Apples, dried    6,681
60    Garlic powder    6,665
61    Blueberries    6,552
62    Prunes    6,552
63    Sorghum, bran, white    6,400
64    Lemon balm, leaves    5,997
65    Soybeans    5,764
66    Onion powder    5,735
67    Blackberries    5,347
68    Garlic, raw    5,346
69    Cilantro leaves    5,141
70    Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon    5,034
71    Raspberries    4,882
72    Basil, fresh    4,805
73    Almonds    4,454
74    Dill weed    4,392
75    Cowpeas    4,343
76    Apples, red delicious    4,275
77    Peaches, dried    4,222
78    Raisins, white    4,188
79    Apples, granny smith    3,898
80    Dates    3,895
81    Wine, red    3,873
82    Strawberries    3,577
83    Peanut butter, smooth    3,432
84    Currants, red    3,387
85    Figs    3,383
86    Cherries    3,365
87    Gooseberries    3,277
88    Apricots, dried    3,234
89    Peanuts, all types    3,166
90    Cabbage, red    3,145
91    Broccoli    3,083
92    Apples    3,082
93    Raisins    3,037
94    Pears    2,941
95    Agave    2,938
96    Blueberry juice    2,906
97    Cardamom    2,764
98    Guava    2,550
99    Lettuce, red leaf    2,380
100    Concord grape juice    2,377

Dulcamara · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2010, 12:01:59 AM »

:roll-laugh2: So CHOCOLATE is actually better for you than blueberries?!!!

Ok... I can live with that! :ready-to-eat:

Belloc · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:29:31 AM »

wonder why dried oregeno is higher then fresh? is it something in drying process??

Chocolate raw is better, not Hershey's..raw chocolate!

http://www.naturalnews.com/raw_chocolate.html

morningstar · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:47:02 PM »

Spirulina

Spirulina is actually pretty tasty, especially blended into a smoothie or hidden in a chocolate bar. It has more antioxidants than any other food on earth and is loaded with protein and minerals making it the most nutrient dense food.

What is it?

Spirulina is a natural “algae” (cyanbacteria) powder that is incredibly high in protein and nutrients. When harvested correctly from non-contaminated ponds and bodies of water, it is one of the most potent nutrient sources available. It is largely made up of protein and essential amino acids, and it is often touted for its high B-12 content.

The high concentration of protein and iron also makes it idea during pregnancy, after surgery or anytime the immune system needs a boost.

Health Properties:

Though for some it might have a taste one needs to acquire, spirulina has some great health-boosting qualities:

Spirulina is 65% protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which has gotten a lot of attention for its anti-inflammatory properties, especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements like Fermented Cod Liver Oil. It contains all essential amino acids.

Spirulina contains Omega 3-,6 and 9s and is especially high in Omega-3s.
Spirulina is extremely high in Chlorophyll, which helps remove toxins from the blood and boost the immune system.
Spirulina has a very high concentration of bio-available iron and is excellent during pregnancy and for those with anemia and will not cause constipation.
Spirulina is a great source of other nutrients including contains vitamins B-1(thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3(nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E.
It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
Spirulina contains many pigments which may be beneficial and bioavailable.
Spirulina is also incredibly high in calcium with over 26 times the calcium in milk, making it excellent for children, the elderly and during pregnancy.
Some research has suggested that Spirulina may be helpful in allergies and allergic reactions.
Spirulina’s phosphorus content makes it helpful as part of a tooth remineralization regimen.
Emerging evidence suggests that it binds with radioactive isotopes and may be useful for radioactivity exposure or radiation therapy.
The protein in Spirulina is highly usable and has a net protein utilization rate of between 50-61%
Spirulina can bind with heavy metals in the body and help remove them.
Spirulina can increase fat burning during exercise.

Tomas de Torquemada · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:53:56 PM »

Do you know what quantities of these are required to hit that ORAC level?