7 Antioxidant-Rich Drinks to Try If You Don’t Like Green Tea

SadaNews - While green tea may be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing drinks rich in antioxidants (plant compounds that help protect cells from damage), it is not the only one that contains them.

Black tea, coffee, and many fruit juices also contain antioxidants that offer similar health benefits, according to the "Verywell Health" website.

What are the antioxidant-rich drinks?

Black Tea

Although green tea has the highest antioxidant content among teas, black tea also contains significant amounts of polyphenols (natural compounds that are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory). Polyphenols may provide cancer-fighting benefits.

Coffee

Coffee is one of the best sources of polyphenols, even surpassing green tea in its antioxidant capability. The most notable polyphenol found in coffee is chlorogenic acid, known for its ability to protect against free radicals that cause cell damage.

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranates and their juice contain polyphenol compounds that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation associated with cardiovascular diseases. Pomegranate juice may also help lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Studies have shown that ellagic acid and punicalagins, both polyphenol compounds found in pomegranates, provide cancer-fighting benefits.

Beet Juice

Beets are known for their high levels of health-beneficial compounds, including antioxidants. They are rich in polyphenols, betalains, and flavonoids, along with other phytochemicals. Beet juice is a concentrated source of these nutrients that provide protection against cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Orange Juice

Orange juice is one of the key sources of antioxidants, as natural orange juice is rich in "Vitamin C", a powerful antioxidant, and contains natural flavonoid compounds like hesperidin and narirutin, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

Fruit and Green Vegetable Juices

Fruits and vegetables are among the richest sources of antioxidants. Whether you juice them yourself or purchase fresh fruit and vegetable juice from a juice shop, all fruit and vegetable juices contain antioxidants. For maximum benefit, choose 100% natural juice with no added sugar.

Grape Juice

Grapes contain many antioxidants. However, most of the antioxidants are concentrated in the seeds and skins, while the pulp contains only about 6 percent of them. To get the highest dose of antioxidants, eat the whole grape. But juice can benefit you as well.