We can slow our aging-process by choosing the right foods which are high in ORAC scores. According to the tests done by several scientists it has been found that our body needs a minimum of 5000 ORAC units to combat the free radical . Fruits ORAC units Prunes 5770 Raisins 2830 Blueberry 2400 Black berry 2036 Kale 1770 Strawberry 1540 Spinach 1260 Raspberry 1220 Beet 840 Orange 750 Red Bell peppers 710 Red grapes 739 Cherry 670
Foods high in antioxidant value which is measured by ORAC(Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity ) units as tested at different universities test laboratory , fights against the free radicals in our bodies.Free radicals harms the healthy body cells and accumulation of them in our body leads to aging-process.
Mostly fruits ,vegetables and nuts contains high ORAC value.
Below table show the ORAC units of fruits in 1/2 cup.
There are lots of top anti aging foods ,antioxidants, high ORAC superfoods are available for longevity and anti aging process