How to Use antioxidant in a Sentence

antioxidant

noun
  • Matcha, by the way, has more antioxidants than green teas as it's grown in the shade.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 May 2019
  • The body does have a way to fight back — with antioxidants.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Each of the drinks below is a feast for the senses, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
    — Health.com, 12 July 2018
  • No other food even comes close to mushrooms as a source of both of these antioxidants.
    — Robert Beelman, CNN, 25 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • There’s a lot of news about the importance of antioxidants in your diet.
    — Steven Dekosky, The Conversation, 20 June 2019
  • And the darker the chocolate (which is higher in antioxidants), the better.
    — Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
  • The vitamins and antioxidants in milk can help your skin heal.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • Thanks to flavanols, antioxidants also found in berries, red wine and grapes.
    — Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Açaí berries, rich in antioxidants and high in fiber, are either pureed or blended with coconut or almond milk to form the base.
    — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, 28 June 2019
  • But the supplement was rich in antioxidants, commonly used in ayurvedic medicine and hard to find.
    — Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
  • Rich in antioxidants, the beet has a vivid hue that signals the nutrients inside.
    — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • Asparagus is a good source of two antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin, which help support the part of your eye’s retina called the macula.
    — Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Famous for its tangy, sour, and slightly salty taste, sauerkraut has long been noted for being both nutritious and healthy, having been tied to a host of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic activities.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

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