Have Another Strawberry

Berries may reduce the risk of our most common diseases. Furthermore, they can make us smarter.

Vary between different types of berries. They seem a bit different and complementary. For best scientifically documented are strawberries and blueberries are rich in antioxidants.

That it is healthy to eat berries is nothing new and its reputation is constantly reinforced by new research. More and more studies show that berries can reduce the risk for common diseases like cancer and heart attack and protect our brains.

You do not have to eat large amounts. For example, a study shows that 2 oz. of strawberries a day, which is about a big cup, can lower the bad cholesterol LDL, which increases the risk of atherosclerosis, with 12 percent in eight weeks.

It’s on par with what one can get a lower dosage of cholesterol-lowering drug. And a large U.S. study shows protective effects against cardiovascular disease in the same order as dark chocolate if you eat strawberries every week. Both strawberries and raspberries contain substances that can prevent cancer, such as phenols and tannins.

These greatly inhibits the growth of tumor cells in cell cultures, by up to 90 percent. The berries seem to be able to reduce the risk of common cancers, in particular colorectal, breast and prostate. They also have other protective effects that may be useful if you already have cancer, that affect the growth of blood vessels and programmed cell death.

Furthermore, the berries help to protect our brain. They can provide better memory ability in older people. Strawberries and blueberries have also been shown to facilitate the rats to find in the mazes. The berries can optimize the brain’s normal functions.