How to Use antioxidant in a Sentence
antioxidant
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Matcha, by the way, has more antioxidants than green teas as it's grown in the shade.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 May 2019
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The body does have a way to fight back — with antioxidants.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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The sooner this process is stopped, the more antioxidants and less caffeine the tea has.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
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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
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That’s good because many of this vegetable’s antioxidants are found in the skin.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
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Each of the drinks below is a feast for the senses, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
—Health.com, 12 July 2018
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No other food even comes close to mushrooms as a source of both of these antioxidants.
—Robert Beelman, CNN, 25 Apr. 2018
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What’s more, the serum pairs the antioxidant with the green tea derivative EGCG.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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One way to fight this is through the production of antioxidants.
—Chloe Atkins, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2017
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They’re are all souped-up with antioxidants and botanicals to combat dry skin on the face, neck, and chest.
—Jessica Prince Erlich, The Cut, 19 Dec. 2017
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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
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In other words, antioxidants help keep our body and our skin cells healthy.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 1 Dec. 2019
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Green tea is a great way to hydrate and sneak in extra antioxidants.
—Stacy Pelekhaty, baltimoresun.com, 18 Jan. 2018
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Other bowls will be made with the acai berry, said to be high in antioxidants, fiber and calcium.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, 26 June 2018
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There’s a lot of news about the importance of antioxidants in your diet.
—Steven Dekosky, The Conversation, 20 June 2019
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And the darker the chocolate (which is higher in antioxidants), the better.
—Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
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The vitamins and antioxidants in milk can help your skin heal.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2018
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There is no harm in this; the dead yeast, or lees, can improve the flavor and texture and also can act as an antioxidant.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2018
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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
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All parts of the plant are edible: The root has a horseradishlike flavor, the long seedpods can be peeled, and the lacy, deep-green leaves are high in antioxidants.
—Houston Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2018
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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
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The antioxidants found in extra virgin olive oil promote a healthy scalp and new hair growth.
—Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 19 July 2017
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The antioxidant in cloves, called eugenol, is said to help reduce inflammation in the body.
—Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021
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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
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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
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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
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Retinoids, antioxidants, and amino acids nourish the skin for a smoother, brighter complexion.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
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Thanks to flavanols, antioxidants also found in berries, red wine and grapes.
—Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
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These foods are high in a range of antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which fight free radicals and oxidative stress, protecting the neurons in the brain.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 June 2025
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Coxwell highlights the Beet Ginger Blend, a sweet blend full of antioxidants, as von Furstenberg’s personal favorite.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
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