Antioxidants, surprises

Chocolate lovers you are going to love this! Researchers a the University of Oslo wanted to know which foods have the highest concentration of antioxidants, the natural chemicals in food that make us healthy and prevent disease. They tested 1,113 common foods and drinks.

The most surprising? Chocolate ice cream rated higher than fruits like honeydew and green grapes! Here are the best 10 foods to eat to "anti" up:

1. Blackberries, 1 cup

2. Walnuts, 1 ounce

3. Strawberries, 1 c

4. Artichoke hearts, 1 c

5. Cranberries, 1 c

6. Brewed coffee, 8 ounces

7. Raspberries, 1 c

8. Pecans, 1 ounce

9. Blueberries, 1 c

10. Ground cloves, 1 teaspoon

originally published in Fitness magazine, November 2006.