Bites

Natural Foods Merchandiser, February, 2008 by Budgar, Laurie

Timing is everything

Customers who load up on blueberries and grapes probably already know about their high antioxidant value. What they may not know is the importance of eating them with a meal.

Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service measured levels of antioxidant capacity in the blood before and after meals, and found that antioxidants can reduce the oxidative stress caused by eating a meal high in carbohydrates, protein and fat-when they're eaten at the same time. Blueberries, grapes and kiwifruit had the most pronounced effect; cherries had a moderate success rate, and dried ...