Antioxidants: What they are and how to get them

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Vitamin C: Guava, papaya, red and green peppers, kiwi, orange and grapefruit juice, broccoli, cantaloupe, potatoes, tomatoes, bok choi, cabbage and strawberries are great sources.

Vitamin E: Also known as tocopherol, it's found mostly in plants and is very concentrated in vegetable oils. Foods rich in vitamin E include corn oil, olive oil, groundnut (peanut) oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, almonds, wheatgerm, nuts, seeds, olives and margarines/spreads made from any of the above.Want to know more about antioxidants or healthy eating? Join the Eating for Health discussion.

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