Blueberries
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Strawberries, Blueberries Lower Heart Attack Risk
Women who ate at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries per week had fewer heart attacks. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of compounds that have cardiovascular benefits. Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by as much as one-third. [...]
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Super Food Claims Challenged by Experts
While there’s no doubt foods such as broccoli, blueberries and whole grains contain polyphenols – compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties – the academic experts contend that little of these health-giving properties actually make it past the gut. They have been the mainstay of the health industry for the best part of a decade, [...]
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Berries Are Good For Your Brain
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries, such as strawberries and blueberries, over time, can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years. “What makes our study unique is the amount of data we analyzed over such a long period of [...]
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Berries Help Delay Aging
Blueberries and strawberries, which are high in flavonoids, appear to reduce cognitive decline in older adults. The study results suggest that cognitive aging could be delayed by up to 2.5 years in elderly who consume greater amounts of the flavonoid-rich berries. Flavonoids are compounds found in plants that generally have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. [...]
