Antioxidants

Antioxidants help reduce inflammation in our bodies. High inflammation levels increase development of plaque in our blood vessels. Our body naturally produces its own antioxidants, but we can help keep inflammation in check by consuming foods rich in antioxidants as well. Green teas, cocoa, blueberries, pomegranates, red wine, and more unusual fruits like acai, mangostein and goji berries -- as well as traditional spices like cinnamon, clove, turmeric, oregano, and cumin -- are all powerful antioxidants.  Antioxidant capacity of herbs, spices and cocoa: