0In my post The True Bad Cholesterol, I harped about the free radicals causing oxidative damage to your LDL cholesterol. Some of the best researched antioxidants are vitamin C and vitamin E for cardiovascular function! Here are some easy snacks that are high in those antioxidants!
1 cup blackberries
- Vitamin C: 30mg
- Vitamin E: 1.6mg
1 Kiwi fruit:
- Vitamin C: 64mg
- Vitamin E: 1mg
1 Pomelo (Pummelo):
- Vitamin C: 374.1mg
Not sure what this is? Check out this video!
Bell peppers (1 Large pepper):
- Green bell:
- Vitamin C: 132mg
- Red bell:
- Vitamin C: 209.4mg
- Vitamin E: 1.9mg
- Yellow Bell:
- Vitamin C: 341.3mg
Pairs nicely with hummus or guacamole!
1 cup chopped Broccoli:
- Vitamin C: 81.2mg
- Vitamin E: 2.3mg
Try dipping it in a greek yogurt based ranch dressing!
Dr. Cassie Wilder is a registered Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) and founder of MIMC. Her passion is empowering her patients through education, understanding, and support through their healing journey. After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health, Dr. Wilder earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, a fully accredited and nationally recognized institution in Phoenix, AZ. During her clinical training, she received extensive hands-on training with many leading experts in the field of functional medicine and developed a passion for treating hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular concerns, and adrenal fatigue.
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