Eating blueberries while reading an article about the health benefits of blueberries…
That’s just one of the many great health benefits of these blue little balls. I eat them mostly because of their antioxidant content. Specifically Wild blueberries.
The point I’m making here is eat strategically. Only eat something if it’s the BEST. If it will give you the most nutrients. The has to be a reason for everything you put in your mouth (no pun intended). Remember the 80/20 rule: 20% of all the foods will give you 80% of all the vitamins and nutrients you need. choose your food carefully. Eat only the best!
Check the antioxidant contents of top foods here (from WebMD):
| 1 | Small Red Bean (dried) | Half cup | 13,727 |
| 2 | Wild blueberry | 1 cup | 13,427 |
| 3 | Red kidney bean (dried) | Half cup | 13,259 |
| 4 | Pinto bean | Half cup | 11,864 |
| 5 | Blueberry (cultivated) | 1 cup | 9,019 |
| 6 | Cranberry | 1 cup (whole) | 8,983 |
| 7 | Artichoke (cooked) | 1 cup (hearts) | 7,904 |
| 8 | Blackberry | 1 cup | 7,701 |
| 9 | Prune | Half cup | 7,291 |
| 10 | Raspberry | 1 cup | 6,058 |
| 11 | Strawberry | 1 cup | 5,938 |
| 12 | Red Delicious apple | 1 whole | 5,900 |
| 13 | Granny Smith apple | 1 whole | 5,381 |
| 14 | Pecan | 1 ounce | 5,095 |
| 15 | Sweet cherry | 1 cup | 4,873 |
| 16 | Black plum | 1 whole | 4,844 |
| 17 | Russet potato (cooked) | 1 whole | 4,649 |
| 18 | Black bean (dried) | Half cup | 4,181 |
| 19 | Plum | 1 whole | 4,118 |
| 20 | Gala apple | 1 whole | 3,903 |
List from DR.Axe (blueberries still on top):
1) Goji berries
25,000 ORAC Score
2) Wild blueberries
14,000 ORAC Score
3) Dark Chocolate
21,000 ORAC Score
4) Pecans
17,000 ORAC Score
5) Artichoke
9,400 ORAC Score
6) Elderberries
14,000 ORAC Score
7) Kidney Beans
8,400 ORAC Score
8) Cranberries
9,500 ORAC Score
9) Blackberries
5,300 ORAC Score
10) Cilantro
5,100 ORAC Score
