Why do plants contain more dietary antioxidants than animals?

This is a great question. There is more than one answer but here is what I know. Antioxidants are compounds that prevent oxidation or in other words prevent radicals from forming. read more

Since plants are constantly exposed to intense UV more than humans and absorb intense amounts of this energy they need these antioxidants to recent their proteins and molecules from being attacked by super oxides. read more

Included in the plant group were some things that were really just off the charts—like some exotic wild berries you could never actually find in a store, that really skewed the chart upwards for the plant foods. read more

Plants, including fruits and vegetables, use these phytochemicals to protect themselves against the stress caused by intense sunlight and harsh growing conditions.Some foods, such as onions, garlic and red wine, contain dozens of different phytonutrients (the source of antioxidants) all on their own. read more