What am I talking about?
Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)
It is a way of measuring the Antioxidant power of a Food.
The USDA recently removed their ORAC DATABASE
because they say:
"There is no evidence that the beneficial effects of polyphenol-rich foods can be attributed to the antioxidant properties of these foods. The data for antioxidant capacity of foods generated by in vitro (test-tube) methods cannot be extrapolated to in vivo (human) effects and the clinical trials to test benefits of dietary antioxidants have produced mixed results. We know now that antioxidant molecules in food have a wide range of functions, many of which are unrelated to the ability to absorb free radicals."
Even though The USDA doesnt believe in their ORAC System anymore....
I STILL DO !!!
Dr Glidden N.D recommends 20,000 ORAC Points a day to help best protect you from oxidative damage.
So what Foods are High in ORAC Points?
ORAC Value list, Top 100
1
|
Cloves, ground
|
314,446
|
2
|
Sumac bran
|
312,400
|
3
|
Cinnamon, ground
|
267,536
|
4
|
Sorghum, bran, raw
|
240,000
|
5
|
Oregano, dried
|
200,129
|
6
|
Turmeric, ground
|
159,277
|
7
|
Acai berry, freeze-dried
|
102,700
|
8
|
Sorghum, bran, black
|
100,800
|
9
|
Sumac, grain, raw
|
86,800
|
10
|
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
|
80,933
|
11
|
Cumin seed
|
76,800
|
12
|
Maqui berry, powder
|
75,000
|
13
|
Parsley, dried
|
74,349
|
14
|
Sorghum, bran, red
|
71,000
|
15
|
Basil, dried
|
67,553
|
16
|
Baking chocolate, unsweetened
|
49,926
|
17
|
Curry powder
|
48,504
|
18
|
Sorghum, grain, hi-tannin
|
45,400
|
19
|
Chocolate, dutched powder
|
40,200
|
20
|
Maqui berry, juice
|
40,000
|
21
|
Sage
|
32,004
|
22
|
Mustard seed, yellow
|
29,257
|
23
|
Ginger, ground
|
28,811
|
24
|
Pepper, black
|
27,618
|
25
|
Thyme, fresh
|
27,426
|
26
|
Marjoram, fresh
|
27,297
|
27
|
Goji berries
|
25,300
|
28
|
Rice bran, crude
|
24,287
|
29
|
Chili powder
|
23,636
|
30
|
Sorghum, grain, black
|
21,900
|
31
|
Chocolate, dark
|
20,823
|
32
|
Flax hull lignans
|
19,600
|
33
|
Chocolate, semisweet
|
18,053
|
34
|
Pecans
|
17,940
|
35
|
Paprika
|
17,919
|
36
|
Chokeberry, raw
|
16,062
|
37
|
Tarragon, fresh
|
15,542
|
38
|
Ginger root, raw
|
14,840
|
39
|
Elderberries, raw
|
14,697
|
40
|
Sorghum, grain, red
|
14,000
|
41
|
Peppermint, fresh
|
13,978
|
42
|
Oregano, fresh
|
13,978
|
43
|
Walnuts
|
13,541
|
44
|
Hazelnuts
|
9,645
|
45
|
Cranberries, raw
|
9,584
|
46
|
Pears, dried
|
9,496
|
47
|
Savory, fresh
|
9,465
|
48
|
Artichokes
|
9,416
|
49
|
Kidney beans, red
|
8,459
|
50
|
Pink beans
|
8,320
|
51
|
Black beans
|
8,040
|
52
|
Pistachio nuts
|
7,983
|
53
|
Currants
|
7,960
|
54
|
Pinto beans
|
7,779
|
55
|
Plums
|
7,581
|
56
|
Chocolate, milk chocolate
|
7,528
|
57
|
Lentils
|
7,282
|
58
|
Agave, dried
|
7,274
|
59
|
Apples, dried
|
6,681
|
60
|
Garlic powder
|
6,665
|
61
|
Blueberries
|
6,552
|
62
|
Prunes
|
6,552
|
63
|
Sorghum, bran, white
|
6,400
|
64
|
Lemon balm, leaves
|
5,997
|
65
|
Soybeans
|
5,764
|
66
|
Onion powder
|
5,735
|
67
|
Blackberries
|
5,347
|
68
|
Garlic, raw
|
5,346
|
69
|
Cilantro leaves
|
5,141
|
70
|
Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon
|
5,034
|
71
|
Raspberries
|
4,882
|
72
|
Basil, fresh
|
4,805
|
73
|
Almonds
|
4,454
|
74
|
Dill weed
|
4,392
|
75
|
Cowpeas
|
4,343
|
76
|
Apples, red delicious
|
4,275
|
77
|
Peaches, dried
|
4,222
|
78
|
Raisins, white
|
4,188
|
79
|
Apples, granny smith
|
3,898
|
80
|
Dates
|
3,895
|
81
|
Wine, red
|
3,873
|
82
|
Strawberries
|
3,577
|
83
|
Peanut butter, smooth
|
3,432
|
84
|
Currants, red
|
3,387
|
85
|
Figs
|
3,383
|
86
|
Cherries
|
3,365
|
87
|
Gooseberries
|
3,277
|
88
|
Apricots, dried
|
3,234
|
89
|
Peanuts, all types
|
3,166
|
90
|
Cabbage, red
|
3,145
|
91
|
Broccoli
|
3,083
|
92
|
Apples
|
3,082
|
93
|
Raisins
|
3,037
|
94
|
Pears
|
2,941
|
95
|
Agave
|
2,938
|
96
|
Blueberry juice
|
2,906
|
97
|
Cardamom
|
2,764
|
98
|
Guava
|
2,550
|
99
|
Lettuce, red leaf
|
2,380
|
100
|
Concord grape juice
|
2,377
|
*ORAC value per 100 grams (approximately 3.5 ounces)
Try to get 20,000 per day !!
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