Top Antioxidant Rich Foods

Antioxidants are highly essential today, considering the worldwide spread of different cancers and other life-threatening health conditions.

# Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamins A and C, mostly because of beta-carotene, and these vitamins act as an anti-oxidant, working to neutralize dangerous free radicals in the blood stream. Free radicals in the body can be flushed out with high levels of Lycopene, and the tomato is so amply loaded with this vital anti-oxidant that it actually derives its rich redness from the nutrient. These dangerous free radicals can cause cell damage. Also, remember that cooking destroys much of vitamin C, so stick to raw tomatoes for these benefits.

Lycopene (a phytochemical) is known to lower cholesterol, cut risk of colorectal cancer and heart disease. Men who regularly eat food rich in lycopene have lesser chances of developing prostate cancer.

# Eggs

Eggs, an excellent source of protein and biotin (vitamin B7) boosts hair growth. Additionally, egg yolks are a good source of iron, which research suggests helps alleviate hair loss caused by anaemia.

# Corn

A favorite in the monsoons, corn is packed full of antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C. It helps protect your eyes.

# Spinach

Loaded with iron, and an amazing blood purifier, spinach is one of the best foods to add to your diet. It also contains the antioxidant lutein, and the essentials beta carotene and zeaxanthin which help protect your body against the various ill-effects of free radical damage.

# Blue Berries

Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are not just meant to be in your ice creams, make it a point to eat these fruits raw, or as juices. Loaded with vitamin C, anthocyanins and quercetin, these berries can be added to your morning cereal, or whip up a handful of berries with a cup of yogurt, for freshly prepared fruit yogurt.

Blueberries reduce risk of prostate cancer, owing to high levels of proanthocyanidins (a subtype of flavonoids). The benefits of blueberries does not end there, this fruit can reduce risk of heart disease, age-related memory loss and type-2 diabetes all of which typically effect more men than women.

#Garlic 

It adds flavor to your dishes, and keeps your heart healthy. Garlic helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and acts as a natural antibiotic. Just a clove of garlic contains vitamins A, C, E and the essential minerals selenium, sodium, iodine, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium.

# Pomegranate

Pomegranates are a rich source of antioxidants. Therefore, it helps to protect your body's cells from free radicals, which cause premature aging. Free radicals are formed due to exposure to the sun and harmful toxins from the environment.

Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, pomegranate regularly can help lower cholesterol, a problem common to many men. Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice daily can slow down the progress of prostate cancer.

# Salmon

Salmon, a sea fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help treat the cause of many common health ailments in men. It not only helps reduce LDL or bad cholesterol, it also helps alleviate depression and cuts risk of prostate and colorectal cancer.