It is true that coffee is the biggest source of anti-oxidants. However, whether it is truly beneficial or addictive and unhealthy has been a much debated issue. While you may get most of your antioxidants from coffee, those found in fruits and vegetables are of a different kind. These are also required by your body. Hence, don’t rely fully on coffee for your daily dose of anti-oxidants.

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No cure has been discovered yet for treating Alzheimer’s disease, but there are treatments available to restrict its growth. In all of those treatments, there are only a few natural treatments available and blueberry might just be one of them. In a recent study, it was found that this super fruit can be used to prevent the hazardous effects of this dementia as it fully loaded with healthy antioxidants. Blueberries also help us to develop the cognitive functions of the brain and improve memory in older adults.

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Consuming antioxidant supplements has become common due to the busy lifestyles. A recent study by Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern researchers has found out that antioxidant supplements may promote malignancy of certain cancer cells. This new study may change the way doctors prescribe antioxidants to their patients. Foods like amla, cinnamon, chillies, turmeric and ginger are good sources of natural antioxidants and should be consumed instead of supplements.

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A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition last year showed that organic crops and crop-based foods had 18 to 69 more antioxidant content than conventionally grown crops. Various studies have linked reduced risk of chronic diseases to antioxidants. The research team concluded that a switch to organic food would provide additional antioxidants equivalent to consuming one and two extra portions of vegetables and fruits a day.

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Beetroots are crunchy and earthy but what makes it stand out is the incredible colour that can turn anything shocking pink! Its colour comes from a pigment called betanin which is used to create natural food colouring and dyes. On one hand, it is low in calories and on the other it is high on antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It also helps in the detoxification of the body.

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