Antioxidants - sources and tips for healthy living
If you want to increase the amount of antioxidants in your diet, there are plenty of foods to choose from. As well as the general tips below, we've listed common sources of vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene and selenium.
- Eat a minimum of three portions of vegetables and at least two portions of fruit every day, including at least one citrus fruit.
- Fresh fruit juices and vegetable soups are an excellent way to increase your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables. As a certain percentage is lost in cooking and juicing, this should be in addition to the recommendations above and not as an alternative.
- Drink more tea and less coffee. Try jasmine tea or green tea after a meal.
- A single glass of red wine a day is sufficient for antioxidant benefit. More than two glasses a day and the goodness gets lost in the anti-nutrient effects of alcohol.
- Have one vegetarian meal each week. Stir-fries are a quick and easy way to prepare vegetables. Use sesame or peanut oil for flavour (only the smallest amount is needed), adding cashews or crushed peanuts, fresh herbs and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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