Sunday, June 23, 2019
A quick search on the net reveals that there are only about two thousand fruits out there in the world although there may well be many more. And of those there are many different berry types including gooseberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries.
Berries are terrific for you body and can help with your appetite. They are usually low in calories and have a lot of antioxidants. For example blueberries have anthocyanins that help keep your memory sharp as you get older. Raspberries contain ellagic acid which is good for their anti-cancer properties. They are also chock full of fiber for helping to maintain healthy digestive system.
There have also been studies that they can help your heart health as they can help regulate blood pressure.
Some other chemicals like polyphenols have also had a promising ability to help maintain bone density when they reach menopause. And these chemicals may also possibly up nitric oxide levels and relax the blood vessels and ease blood pressure.
Not only are berries delicious and chock full of vitamins. the antioxidants are present in the fruits and keep free radicals from damaging your cells. These free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage at high levels. These fruits also have Resveratrol which can also protect your cells and part of a group of chemicals called polyphenols. Several studies have shown that blueberries are also especially healthy.
Insulin level regulation is also important and there have been studies to show that people that have smoothies have a better insulin regulatory response than those that don’t according to Healthline.
Berries are also good for fighting certain inflammation conditions. Most people are full of stress and often have poor health habits and don’t eat well and so some fruits may help reduce inflammation in some people.
There have been some studies that ellagic acid can also decrease wrinkles related to sun exposure related aging.
Although some people are allergic to some berries and some people with digestive disorders like diverticulitis may have issue with strawberries and their seeds for the majority there are many benefits including for hearth health. And they can help you feel fuller like raspberries that have leptin. While Goji berries have quite a bit of Vitamin A which can be good for eye health. And these are commonly eaten by Eastern cultures. Most have a lot of vitamin C. Some other foods that are commonly touted for health benefits may include acai berries.
Even common berries like cranberries have some health benefits and are often known for benefits for urinary tract and bladder health as it helps prevent certain bacteria from being able to gain traction in the urinary tract as well as the stomach.
Grapes are also a great fruit as they are seen in many forms including raisins, wine, and even vinegars. The fiber is good for people with constipation. And grapes also can possibly be good for controlling sugar levels and thus affecting the prevention of progression toward diabetes.
So this summer look for some berries and throw them into your meals and diets. Some personal fruit favorites include cherries as they are full of juice and perfect for a snack.
Some people like buying organic and local to get the best freshest produce. Blackberries are great in different climates and don’t have many pests. However growing Strawberries is a bit harder due to being more attractive to pests and the climate requirements it needs.
The best time to buy these are usually June through the end of July but some like blackberries may be available as early as May and harvested as late as September.
Some other chemicals like polyphenols have also had a promising ability to help maintain bone density when they reach menopause. And these chemicals may also possibly up nitric oxide levels and relax the blood vessels and ease blood pressure.
