Antioxidant Values of Selected Foods
The following are the approximate anti oxidant values of selected foods as measured by the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) scale. The ORAC scale is a unit of measurement for antioxidants relative effectiveness. The National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) developed the scale.
Cinnimon, ground 267,000
Acai berry, freeze dried 161,400
Cocoa powder, unsweetened 80,900
Maqui Berry, concentrate powder 75,000
Parsley, dried 74,300
Basil, dried 67,600
Chocolate, unsweetened 49,900
Maqui Berry, juice 40,000
Goji Berries, raw 25,300
Rice bran 24,300
Pecans 17,900
Elderberries, raw 14,700
Walnuts 13,500
Cranberries, raw unsweetened 9,600
Blueberries, raw 6,500
Prunes, raw 6,500
Blackberries, raw 5,300
Rasberries, raw 4,900
Almonds 4,500
Apples, red delicious, raw 4,300
Strawberries, raw 3,600
Peanut butter, smooth 3,400
Figs, raw 3,400
Cabbage, boiled 3,100
Broccoli, raw 3,100
Raisins 3,000
Pears, raw 2,900
This is an example of how some foods can help fight free radicals in your body. Of course, there are many other health aspects of food, such as fiber content, fat content, vitamins, and so forth, but this is one area that can improve your overall health and help fight fat, belly and otherwise.
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