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-Eating Your Antioxidants
Start by making sure you’re getting enough antioxidants in your diet. Among the best sources:

     beta-carotene: carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, kale, collards, peaches, apricots.

     Vitamin c: oranges and other citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, cauliflower, tomatoes.

     vitamin e: fortified cereals, sunflower seeds, almonds, sunflower and safflower and safflower oil, hazelnuts, tomato sauce, peanut butter, wheat germ, avocado.

     selenium: seafood, lean meat and poultry, whole grains, garlic, eggs, low-fat dairy.

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