It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed

the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance

your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ

health.

Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing

more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the primary sources of

antioxidants. Experts recommend a minimum of 5 servings of fruits and

vegetables daily, but say getting 7-10 servings is best.

There are 10 steps to getting more antioxidants into your diet.

1.Breakfast

Breakfast doesn’t have to be a hurried toast on the way out the door. Throw

some strawberries, 100% juice and yogurt into a blender; pour your delicious

mixture into a cup and head out the door. You’ve just added one to three servings

of fruits to your daily intake. Or throw some berries onto your cold or hot cereal.

Say you truly have no time in the morning and usually grab something on the run.

Even most coffee shops can be of some help here. Order some fruit, yogurt

and some apple slices. For a few quid, you have a breakfast providing one to two

servings of fruit.

2.Snacks

Here’s an easy way to get more antioxidants in your diet. How about a handful of

raisins for a snack, or some fresh red grapes? Dip some strawberries in yogurt.

You’ll feel decadent, but the berries provide the colour you’re looking for. Need

crunch? How about some baby carrots dipped in hummus? Consider a handful of

pecans for crunch and a nice antioxidant boost.