antioxidant drinks

Earlier, we posted a list of 10 health benefits of drinking green tea. On top of the list is the presence of antioxidants in green tea. A very common question that comes to mind is, “Is matcha tea high in antioxidants?“. So, we researched and compared green tea varieties with other healthy drinks concerning the amount of antioxidants. The result of the healthiest drink?. The crown goes to Matcha!

What are Antioxidants?

Our body has a kind of molecules that clean our body of free radicals a kind of naturally produced molecules during metabolism, exercise, and exposure to pollutants. This benefactor molecule is an Antioxidant.

Studies have established that high antioxidant intake is good for the heart and lowers the chance of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. It is also a stress reliever, slowing the ageing process and supporting the immune system. 

antioxidant drinks

5 Healthy Antioxidant Drinks

There are many healthy drinks available for us. But this list is based on the quantum of antioxidants found in a single serving.

1.Green Tea

Green tea is packed with antioxidants like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), linked to numerous health benefits like improved brain function, heart health, and cancer prevention. 

  1. Matcha:
    • Catechins: ~300mg/gram (roughly 75mg per serving)
    • EGCG: ~130mg/gram (roughly 32.5mg per serving)
  2. Sencha:
    • Catechins: ~150mg/gram (roughly 37.5mg per cup)
    • EGCG: ~50mg/gram (roughly 12.5mg per cup)
  3. Gyokuro:
    • Catechins: ~200mg/gram (roughly 50mg per cup)
    • EGCG: ~75mg/gram (roughly 18.75mg per cup)
  4. Dragonwell:
    • Catechins: ~175mg/gram (roughly 43.75mg per cup)
    • EGCG: ~60mg/gram (roughly 15mg per cup)

2. Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate juice boasts an impressive arsenal of these free radical-fighting warriors’ antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are quantified at 50mg/100mL.

3.Acai Juice

This healthy drink is made from acai berries. This juice is rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and polyphenols, which may boost brain health, considered good for the heart, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The amounts per 100 mL are :

  • Anthocyanins: ~30mg/100mL
  • Polyphenols: ~100mg/100mL (varies depending on the processing)

4. Beet Juice 

Beets are naturally high in betalains, a kind of antioxidants which give them their vibrant red color. Beet juice controls blood pressure, improves athletic performance, and protects against cognitive decline. An amount of 100mL of Beet Juice provides 50mg of betalains.

5. Coffee

has antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid and phenolic acids. These antioxidants may protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The amounts of these antioxidants found per cup of coffee are :

  • Chlorogenic Acid: ~50mg/cup
  • Phenolic Acids: ~25mg/cup

There are also other reasons why Matcha is considered the best among antioxidant drinks. For example, it is also good for weight loss.

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