How long has it been since you’ve had a visit from your Aunties? Antioxidants, that is? These substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals; some evidence suggests that free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway recently examined 1,113 foods to determine which ones contained the highest concentration of antioxidants based on a scientific unit **(millimoles) of measurement of amount of antioxidants per 100 calories of the particular food. A great way to include these much-needed antioxidants in your daily diet is to print out this list and keep it handy when you’re going to the grocery store. Research has proven that when you have healthy food around the house you WILL eat it. Just make it a part of your every day. **Measurements are based on amount of millimoles per 100 calories of each food. Here is the list of the top 10 antioxidant rich foods, based on the Oslo study: 1. Blackberries: 9.3* 2. Artichoke Hearts (boiled): 8.5 
 3. Red Cabbage (cooked): […]

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