Many people take antioxidants to counter the effects of free radicals. There are fruits & vegetables that are high in antioxidants.

For example, carotenoids are found in carrots & tomatoes and watermelons contain lycopene. Berries are some of the most antioxidant-rich fruits available. 

But by simply eating healthy, there are many reasons why you may still need to supplement your diet. You should also not completely restrict your diet to a particular food source since there are many different classes of antioxidants that are importnat to our health & wellbeing. 

Remember:

• Most fruits & vegetables today are grown in nutrient-depleted soils.
• Most fruits & vegetables today are not eaten fresh, let alone grown organically
• Most everyone does not eat enough fruits & vegetables (9 to 18 servings per day)
• Eating a lot of fruits & vegetables can result in bloating, gas and are expensive