Coffee is biggest source of antioxidants in Irish and US diet, study suggests

COFFEE is likely to contribute far more health-giving antioxidants to the Irish diet than fruit and vegetables, research suggests.

The evidence comes from the US where scientists measured the antioxidant content of more than 100 different food items, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, oils and beverages.

This information was combined with data from the US Department of Agriculture on the contribution of each food item to the average American’s diet.