Antioxidants and Dark Chocolate Covered Fruits and Nuts

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How can you boost your intake of antioxidants and dark chocolate? Eat fruits and nuts covered in the dark stuff. They're a delicious way to increase your intake of free radical fighters.

Plus they provide antioxidants and nutrients not found in chocolate.  Check my list of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate covered choices. You can't go wrong with these. 



Chocolate Covered Fruits and Nuts

You love chocolate. You want more healthy antioxidants to fight free radicals. Why not combine two great sources?

How about dark chocolate covered antioxidants? Fruits and nuts drenched in the dark stuff. Can you think of a tastier way to boost your intake? Neither can I.

Don't guess which are the best. These fruits and nuts are some of the finest free radical fighters available. Not to mention they're nutritious, too.



Chocolate Covered Fruit

Craving some fruit? Don't snack on just any old fruit. Try one of these dark chocolate covered...

  • Cranberries-fiber
  • Blueberries-vitamin A, lutein
  • Strawberries-vitamin C, folate
  • Cherries -beta carotene, melatonin
  • Raisins -potassium, fiber
  • Dates, medjool-fiber, beta carotene, potassium, vitamin A,

They're delicious, high in antioxidants and readily available. Plus they add important nutrients to your diet.

Go get 'em.

Not a fan of fruit? How about nuts?



Chocolate Covered Nuts

These nuts are rich in antioxidants. They're also good for theheart because they're great sources of monounsaturated fats and minerals.

Plus multiple studies show adding nuts to your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease.

They're all delicious and healthy nuts! So don't bother trying to resist.

Here (in descending order) are your best choices...

  • Pecans-calcium,copper, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A, B, E and zinc

  • Walnuts-selenium, vitamin A, beta carotene

  • Hazelnuts or filburts-calcium, vitamin E

  • Pistachios-rich in potassium

  • Almonds-calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, vitamin E and fiber

  • Peanuts-niacin, folate

  • Cashew nuts-calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc

  • Macadamia nuts-magnesium, potassium, selenium, fiber and protein

  • Brazil nuts-calcium, selenium

Well, how did your favorite nut rank?




Yep, these are some of the tastiest ways to boost your intake of antioxidants and dark chocolate. So don't accidentally get carried away. Remember to factor in the fat and calories, too. Choose and use wisely.




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