September marks National Fruits and Vegetables Month! Sometimes the best antioxidant rich foods can be the most unexpected. Blueberries may be the poster children for antioxidant rich foods but what little of us know is that the humble bean may be an antioxidant powerhouse candidate. A new study suggests that beans may well join the antioxidant rich foods family that includes the likes of berries, spices, and potatoes. To date, the largest and most advanced analysis of the antioxidant rich foods shows that disease-fighting antioxidants may be found in the most unlikely fruits and vegetables. Beans, artichokes, and even Russet potato can be rich antioxidant powerhouses as well. Researchers particularly found that small red beans are among the top antioxidant rich foods in the bean category. In fact, they were shows to contain more disease-fighting antioxidants...
