Fruits are one of the top sources of antioxidants in the diet, providing powerful nutrients with every bite. 

Antioxidants work against free radicals — harmful compounds that increase inflammation linked with chronic disease — and clear them from the body, says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY. Learn more about fruits to eat for antioxidants below. 

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Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help me if I had any flare ups during pregnancy. Waymire, who also specializes in pelvic-floor therapy, recommended that we work on the pelvic floor as well to help with stability and support during my pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

“While we know that pelvic-floor muscle exercises are an important component to continence, pelvic organ support, a more efficient labor and delivery process, and postpartum recovery, pelvic-floor health can (and should!) be a lot more than just doing your kegels.”

So, what exactly is the pelvic floor and what are the benefits of doing exercises that target the area during pregnancy?

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“In general, darker fruits, like berries, pomegranates, red grapes, plums have more antioxidants.”

Antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E; beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene and selenium, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Anthocyanins, natural plant pigments that give fruit their magenta, blue or red color, signal high-antioxidant foods, studies have found.

These are 9 fruits with the most antioxidants, according to dietitians. 

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