Antioxidants and Our Diets

• The USDA ranks Cinnamon as having one of highest levels of capacity antioxidant phytochemicals.

• There is evidence that supports eating foods with higher ORAC (antioxidant) scores as they help balance oxidative stress that comes with aging and other biologic processes.

• "Oxidative stress is involved in many diseases, such as atherosclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, but it may also be important in prevention of aging." Wikipedia.com 12/08

• Other High ORAC (antioxidant-rich) foods: bilberries, avocados, blueberries, purple grape juice (reserveratrol), walnuts, red kidney beans