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Watermelon
It's not only refreshing. When it's ripe, it's also got plenty of an
antioxidant called glutathione. It strengthens the immune system so it can
fight infection. To get the most glutathione in your watermelon, eat the red
pulpy flesh near the rind.
Wheat Germ
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It's the part of a wheat seed that feeds a baby wheat plant, and it's
rich in nutrients. It's a great way to get zinc, antioxidants, and B vitamins. Wheat
germ delivers a good mix of fiber, protein, and some healthy fat. In recipes,
you can substitute some of the regular flour with wheat germ.
Spinach
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You'll find lots of nutrients in this "super food." One of
them is folate, which helps your body make new cells and repair DNA. It also
boasts fiber, antioxidants such as vitamin C, and more. Eat spinach raw or
lightly cooked to get the most benefit.
Sweet Potato
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Like carrots, sweet potatoes have beta-carotene. In your body that
turns into vitamin A, which mops up damaging free radicals. This helps bolster
the immune system and may even improve the aging process.
Garlic
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This kitchen staple does more than punch up the flavor of food. Raw
garlic can help beat skin infections thanks to its ability to fight bacteria,
viruses, and fungi. To get the benefits, you have to use the real stuff,
though, not garlic powder. A garlic supplement may even help lower your
cholesterol.
Ginger
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Maybe you love ginger for the spicy kick it gives Asian food. Or
because when you drink it in tea or ginger ale, it can ease nausea and
vomiting. But wait -- there’s more. This knobby root is also a good source of
antioxidants. Skip the supplements, though. Add ginger to stir fries or steep
it in hot water to make tea. Antioxidants work best in your body when you get
them straight from fruits and veggies.
Carrot
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Most of the benefits of carrots can be attributed to their
beta-carotene and fiber content. This root vegetable is also a good source of
antioxidant agents. Furthermore, carrots are rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C,
Vitamin K, vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and
manganese.