There is a reason why resveratrol is the new kid on the block, if you’re looking to add some antioxidant punch into your daily diet, take a look at the five power foods below for help:
- Blueberries
Remember that scene in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory—the original one not the crappy remake—where the girl turns into a giant blueberry? Well rest assured; she had her fill of resveratrol, because blueberries are jam packed with them. Although they don’t have nearly as much resveratrol as other fruits, they still pack a healthy antioxidant punch.
- Peanuts
Have you thought that peanuts are actually healthy for you in moderation? Yes, holds a few key antioxidants to keep us from aging prematurely and gaining excess fat. The next time when you will see that really big scary peanut wearing a monocle and a top hat, give him thanks for the heart healthy benefits of peanuts.
- Cranberries
We’re talking about pure cranberry juice here—no, cranberry vodka martinis don’t count either. Ok, enough with the cranberries but you should definitely consider making them a staple in your diet, not only are they chock full of resveratrol, they also have been scientifically proven to increase your metabolism and clear complexion.
- Grapes
The amount of resveratrol found in grapes is ten times that of blueberries, this gives grapes the high award for antioxidant goodness. Not only are grapes an abundant source of free radical killing antioxidants, but they sure taste good too.
- Red Wine
I’m sure you’ve heard that a glass of red wine a day is actually good for you–yes, one glass, not the whole bottle. Resveratrol is mixed in with the wine through the grape skins during the fermentation process.
This makes red wine one of the most human friendly drinks known to man, toast!