Get the A-B-Cs of antioxidants with almonds, blueberries, cherries, and cranberries, each and every one of them an impressive source of free-radical-fighting compounds to boost your overall health and well-being.

Even if you don't quite understand how antioxidants work, you can appreciate what their job is. Namely, they scavenge your cells for free radicals, a.k.a. oxidants, that can wreak havoc in more ways than one, paving the way for cancer and other chronic diseases. Many familiar vitamins and minerals function as antioxidants, which are found in fruits and vegetables and other "plant" foods.

What makes this potpourri so potent is that it's chock full of some of the best sources of those substances: almonds, blueberries, cherries, and cranberries. You're no doubt unsurprised by the the fact that berries make up the bulk of the mix, as they are always at the top of any provider list (especially when it comes to blueberries). But almonds? Turns out this sweet nut, which is actually the seed of a fruit, is also exceptionally rich in antioxidants-and provides welcome crunch to the chewy dried-fruit snack.