Antioxidants & the Flu

Antioxidants protect against lung damage caused by the influenza virus. As we approach this flu season add more foods high in antioxidants to your regular day! Look for foods rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, and Selenium. Below is a list of some of the best and most studied foods high in antioxidants.

Vitamin C
Amla Fruit
Apricots
Apples
Blueberries
Blackberries
Acai Berries
Cranberries
Raspberries
Rosehip
Cherries
Wolfberry
Blackcurrants
Citrus Fruits
Strawberries
Prunes
Grapes
Raw Cabbage and Potatoes
Green Leaf Vegetables
Green and Red Bell Peppers
Artichokes
Broccoli
Watercress
Spinach
Watermelon
Walnuts
Tomatoes
Vitamin E
Astaxanthin (found in Salmon)
Wheat Germ
Nuts
Seeds
Whole Grains
Green Leafy Vegetables
Vegetable Oil
Fish Liver-Oil
Beta Carotene
Carrots
Winter Squashes
Broccoli
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Kale
Collards
Cantaloupe
Peaches and Apricots
Spirulina
Selenium
Fish
Shellfish
Red Meat
Grains
Eggs
Chicken
Garlic
Unexpected Foods High In Antioxidant
Beans
Potatoes
Artichokes
Olive oil.
Sesame seed oil Sesame seeds
Pistachio Nuts.
Flaxseed Oil
Maple Syrup
Ginger
Ground cloves
Cinnamon