Published on May 20, 2025

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are vitamins and nutrients found in food that help protect your cells from damage.  Eating antioxidant-rich foods may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and support overall health.

Vitamin C

Helps protect cells and keeps your immune system strong. 

  • Citrus fruits like oranges, kiwi, lemons, grapefruits, bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes
  • Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage
  • White potatoes
Vitamin E

Supports skin and eye health and protects cells.

  • Nuts and seeds: almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts
  • Oils: wheat germ oil, sunflower oil
  • Fish: salmon, rainbow trout
  • Fruits and Vegetables: avocado, sweet red pepper, mango, kiwi
  • Leafy Greens: turnip greens, peanuts, pine nuts
Selenium

An important mineral that supports your immune system and thyroid function.

  • Meats: seafood, organ meats, turkey, ham, chicken
  • Dairy and eggs: cottage cheese, eggs, milk, yogurt
  • Grains: brown rice, oatmeal
  • Legumes: lentils, baked beans
  • Nuts and Seeds: Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, cashews
  • Others: mushrooms, bananas
Carotenoids

Support eye health and may reduce disease.

  • Orange and yellow fruits and veggies:  carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, mango, papaya, tangerine, cantaloupe, oranges, yellow squash, yams
  • Greens: kale, spinach, broccoli
  • Others: tomatoes, watermelon, red bell peppers, avocado, egg yolks, corn
Anthocyanins

Power plant pigments that support heart and brain health.

  • Berries: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, mulberries, elderberries, raspberries, sour cherries, lingonberries
  • Fruits: black grapes, plums, sweet cherries, pomegranate
  • Veggies: red cabbage, eggplant, purple corn, purple cauliflower, black carrots
  • Legumes:  black beans
  • Beverages: red wine
Melatonin (Natural Sleep Support)

Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regular sleep and is also found in some foods.

  • Nuts: pistachio, almond, cashew
  • Grains: rice, oats
  • Fruits: tart cherries, bananas, goji berries
  • Others: milk, mushrooms, corn, fatty fish