How to Use antioxidant in a Sentence

antioxidant

noun
  • The sooner this process is stopped, the more antioxidants and less caffeine the tea has.
    Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
  • It’s packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, and a nearly even amount of carbs and fat.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • That’s good because many of this vegetable’s antioxidants are found in the skin.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
  • What’s more, the serum pairs the antioxidant with the green tea derivative EGCG.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Quercetin is a flavonoid or type of antioxidant found in many foods, such as apples, berries, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
    Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
  • In other words, antioxidants help keep our body and our skin cells healthy.
    Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 1 Dec. 2019
  • This office-friendly snack is chewy and sweet in all the right ways, while also packing a nice-to-have dose of fiber and antioxidants.
    Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Most of that beneficial antioxidant is in the skin, so don’t peel the pears for today’s recipe.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2020
  • The antioxidant in cloves, called eugenol, is said to help reduce inflammation in the body.
    Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • For the lighter roasts, Rao et al. found that caffeine content and antioxidant levels were roughly the same in both the hot- and cold-brew batches.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2020
  • It’s packed with polyphenols, antioxidants that help to protect the body against disease and slow down the natural aging of the brain.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Specifically, the hot-brew method extracts more antioxidants from the grind; the darker the bean, the greater the difference.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Retinoids, antioxidants, and amino acids nourish the skin for a smoother, brighter complexion.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • But the supplement was rich in antioxidants, commonly used in ayurvedic medicine and hard to find.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
  • This antioxidant may be helpful for those who are over age 35 and trying to conceive.
    Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Packed with color, flavor, and antioxidants, the purple tomato might just be the next splash of color on your plate.
    Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
  • Healthy fats, such as olive oil, are used in several of the Blue Zone regions and provide a slew of heart-healthy fatty acids and antioxidants.
    Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The crop milk is bright red due to the presence of a red-colored antioxidant called canthaxanthin, which also helps the chicks turn from white to pink.
    Christina Szalinski, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2021
  • Korean Serum Deals The best K-beauty serums seep into the skin to flood it with antioxidants, moisture, and more.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
  • They also have been shown to have antioxidant properties that may help slow the aging process.
    Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
  • Randolph proudly touts the protein, antioxidants, iron and zinc packed in Spero’s cheeses.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Oct. 2019
  • There are many forms of antioxidants, both natural and man-made.
    John Dorfman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The first Nature’s Plate video will include a demo on cooking with kale, which is high in antioxidants.
    Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2020
  • Red wine contains a high concentration of the antioxidant quercetin, which is found in grape skins, and therefore, red wine.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2023
  • These antioxidants are what may help reduce the pain of menstrual cramps.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 May 2023
  • Finish it all off with the moisturizing body wash with açai oil and antioxidants, and the eau de perfume for a sweet finish.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Popcorn contains polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant found in plants, Walsh says.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 13 Oct. 2022
  • These pancakes are fluffy, filling, and packed full of protein and antioxidants.
    Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • Celery in particular is a great source of antioxidants that fight bacteria, viruses, and inflammation.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The ones that come in the punchiest colors—dark leafy greens, berries, apples, tomatoes, carrots—are especially loaded with phytochemicals (a.k.a. plant chemicals) like polyphenols and carotenoids, which are powerhouse antioxidants.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024

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