5. Herbs and Spices
Another great way to add antioxidants to your diet is by spicing up your food. There are many herbs and spices that contain high amounts of antioxidants. The best part is, adding just a small amount of these herbs and spices to your meals can provide a boost to the antioxidant content. For example, if you add some oregano to your pasta dish made with whole wheat noodles and a tomato sauce, will double the amount of antioxidants that it contains.
Some of the other herbs and spices that contain a powerful amount of antioxidants include marjoram, cinnamon, dried lemon balm, allspice, cloves, and peppermint. The great thing is that all of these spices can easily be added to many different types of dishes. You can add some peppermint to your coffee or tea, sprinkle some cinnamon on your oatmeal, add some allspice to a great Jamaican dish, the possibilities are endless.