Antioxidants are substances found in food and vitamins that protect our cells from unstable molecules known as free radicals.  They play a key roll in our health. Antioxidants work by preventing the oxidation of other molecules in the body.  Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Vitamins C, E, and A, are just a few of many vitamins that have the highest concentrates of antioxidants.  

Eating foods rich in antioxidants can also prevent or even stop cancer cells from forming.  Antioxidants are also believed to have the power to prevent Heart Disease, as well as Alzheimer's. One of the highest-ranking foods with the most antioxidants is small red beans.  Followed behind with wild blueberries, and red kidney beans.  Researchers say that if you can avoid cooking these foods, you should do so.  Cooking can take away vital vitamins as well as antioxidants from these foods.  Carrots are a great example.  If you're eating carrots for their nutritional values you might want to try a salad, instead of cooking them in stew.

Many rich antioxidant foods don't have to be cooked at all.  Wild Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries are a few examples.  It's also a great idea not to forget breakfast juices.  Grape juice as well as orange juice are full of antioxidants.  So even if your not a big fruit lover, You won't feel left out.  So if you're looking for a easy way to stay healthy.  Antioxidant foods are a great place to start.  For the present as well as the future!