They call it the super fruit because it carries – of all kinds – many health benefits. It is a berry fruit that previous studies have shown that eating it reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, which can be a catalyst for several diseases.
Other studies have linked berries to other benefits related to the gut microbiome, nervous system, cardiovascular disease, and immune system.
Today, a study from San Diego State University revealed that eating blueberries daily has benefits related to blood pressure, cognitive function, and increased antioxidant capacity. Medical News Today.
How many servings of strawberries are healthy?
In this regard, the study’s lead researcher and professor at the College of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Dr. Sherine Houshmand, explained, “The idea of the study came from previous research. It was conducted on 35 healthy people (men and women), whose ages ranged from 66 to 78 years. .
Participants ate about 26 grams of dried strawberry powder daily, or the equivalent of two fresh strawberries.
After the end of the eight weeks, the researchers found that the subjects who ate strawberries increased their cognitive processing speed by 5.2 percent, their systolic blood pressure decreased by 3.6 percent, and their total antioxidant capacity increased by 10.2 percent.
Hochmand points out that previous studies have already shown some long-term cardiovascular health benefits for different populations, and it’s good to confirm this with recent findings.
What makes raspberries and strawberries healthy?
All kinds of berries (strawberries – cranberries – blackberries) contain many nutrients that maintain the health of the body, the most important of which are vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, folate, and vitamin B9.
It is also distinguished by its rich level of vitamin C. Eating 8 strawberries provides the body with the daily recommended amount of vitamin C.
In addition, strawberries contain a high amount of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory properties, and anti-phytosterols, which reduce cholesterol levels.
Previous studies have also linked eating strawberries to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, and may help prevent cancer.
Experts recommend that adults eat between one and a half and two cups of fruit per day. 8 large strawberries equal one cup of fruit.
2023-08-09 12:37:00
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