Testing Antioxidant Power of Foods - Wall Street Journal

Testing Antioxidant Power of Foods Wall Street Journal Now a widely used lab test adds antioxidant power to that calculation. The oxygen radical absorbance capacity, or ORAC test measures the antioxidant activity of foods and is being used by some food and supplement makers in their marketing.

How blueberries protect the body - Fox News

How blueberries protect the body Fox News In particular, they have been highlighted to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause tissue destruction. Free radicals are produced ...

A Taste of Healthy Spices and Seasonings - Food Product Design

A Taste of Healthy Spices and Seasonings Food Product Design The spiced meal used rosemary, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, garlic powder and paprika, "because they had potent antioxidant activity previously under controlled conditions in the lab," says Ann Skulas-Ray, postdoctoral fellow.

New Studies Highlight Health Benefits of the Exceptional Cranberry - MarketWatch (press release)

New Studies Highlight Health Benefits of the Exceptional Cranberry MarketWatch (press release) Cranberries promote the activity of the body's natural antioxidant enzymes, which act to prevent the formation of damaging radicals. The study done by the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth examines this effect of promoting enzymic activity and ... and more »

HOW TO FOLLOW A RAINBOW DIET - Express.co.uk

HOW TO FOLLOW A RAINBOW DIET Express.co.uk Dietitian Ursula Arens explains: “Pigments are associated with substances that have a lot of antioxidant activity. You don't have to be too rigid, it is not an absolute rule that you should eat every colour at every meal.