Did You Know These Foods Are Rich in Antioxidants?

May 19, 2016 1:31 pm

You’ve likely heard about the health benefits of antioxidants, but do you know where they come from? If you’re one of the many people who would say that they aren’t entirely sure how to get that daily dose of antioxidants, these antioxidant-rich foods are great places to start.

  • Raisins. Dried fruits, like raisins, contain well over 2,000 total antioxidants per serving.
  • Blueberries. These sweet, plump berries have more antioxidants than a whopping 40 other types of fruits.
  • Strawberries. One of the next best berries is the delicious strawberry, which helps to protect your body’s cells.
  • Plums. Plums contain more than 4,800 antioxidants per serving, and dried versions offer even more.
  • Oranges. Oranges are rich in the antioxidant beta-cryptoxanthin. It helps to lower your risk for arthritis.
  • Spinach. That’s right—some veggies contain antioxidants, too. Spinach is packed with the types that promote healthy eyes and prevent blindness.
  • Brussels sprouts. This tasty vegetable is becoming increasingly popular, which is a great thing because it is packed with isothiocyanates antioxidants that help to prevent cancer.
  • Beets. Pink beets not only look pretty on top of a salad, they also deliver a hearty dose of antioxidants.
  • Eggplant. Eat eggplant to take in the antioxidants that protect against plaque buildup in the arteries and prevent cancer.

20 Common Foods With the Most Antioxidants [WebMD]
Which Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables Should You Be Eating? [Reader’s Digest]
8 Foods Rich in Antioxidants [FitDay]
10 Antioxidant-Rich Foods [Food Network]

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Picnic Under the Shade of Ancient Oak Trees at Landa Park

May 12, 2016 1:31 pm

One of New Braunfels' most beloved community resources, Landa Park sits upon 51 acres and offers a wide range of attractions. Here, visitors can enjoy countless amenities, including a walking path, 60-plus benches and even more barbecue grills, plus playground areas, an amphitheater, horseshoe pits, well-maintained restrooms, and picnic areas located under the shade of ancient oak trees. Landa Park also boasts a miniature golf course, its very own lake with a fishing pier (don't skip a paddle boat ride!), and a miniature train that choo-choos around the perimeter of the park.

What's more, the park is known to be a major bird-watching destination, with a guide book to the park available for visitors. The Panther Canyon Nature Trail is right nearby!

In short, you can easily spend an entire day here!

Landa Park
164 Landa Park Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4000
www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?nid=156

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New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

May 10, 2016 10:00 am

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends June 30, 2016. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

For mobile users, click here to enter.

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