Some fruits, which stand out with their nutritional value and health effects, can positively affect your life. Especially berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries stand out with their high content of essential nutrients such as vitamin C, folic acid, fiber and potassium.
The berry group, which includes fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cranberries, has a protective effect due to their high content of essential nutrients such as vitamin C, folic acid, fiber and potassium.
Relatively less common berries such as acai, elderberry and goji berries are also rich in nutrients and provide similar health and nutritional benefits. Numerous studies going back decades have found that berries help reduce the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, dementia and type 2 diabetes. Here is the fruit that offers a protective effect..
IMPROVES DIET QUALITY
Berries are one of the most nutrient-rich plant-based foods you can add to your diet. Cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are low in calories (about 60-80 calories per cup) and rich in numerous vitamins, minerals and other bioactive compounds essential for health and disease prevention.
Some of the most notable nutrients in berries include fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, manganese, vitamin K and polyphenols, including anthocyanins and tannins. Another benefit is that you get all these wonderful nutrients with relatively few calories.
CAN STRENGTHEN BRAIN HEALTH
Studies over the years have shown that berries are protective against declines in memory and cognitive health as we age. Berries are a key food component of the MIND Diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of neurological decline.
The MIND Diet recommends eating berries at least twice a week. Berries are thought to improve brain health by improving the vascular function of the brain and reducing inflammation. A review published in Neural Regeneration Research reported that berries provide neurological protection through multiple biological pathways.
MAY STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
The rich fiber and beneficial bioactive compounds found in berries can balance blood sugar and insulin levels.
Protecting them from sudden fluctuations that can lead to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, a study found that they can improve postrandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, as well as regulate both blood glucose and insulin levels in overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance.
A study reported in the journal Food and Function found that blueberries helped regulate blood sugar levels in healthy people and reduced the blood sugar response after consuming carbohydrates.
REDUCED RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Forest fruits are considered heart-healthy because of the beneficial flavonoids that have been shown in studies to help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Scientists believe that antioxidant concentration and improvements in blood vessel function are the two main ways in which these powerful superfoods enable a person to reduce their risk of heart disease.
In a review article covering 50 published studies published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the authors concluded that diets rich in anthocyanin-rich fruits significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research reported that among animals with diabetes, those fed the fruit supplement showed improved blood vessel function.
YOU CAN HAVE HEALTHIER EYES
Berries provide anti-inflammatory benefits that may help protect your eyes from UV light damage. A study published in the journal Nutrients found that goji berries increased macular pigment density, a biomarker linked to a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration.
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