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strawberries: the superfruit that lowers bad cholesterol and promotes good health
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the october issue of nutrition journal contains a study that reveals the cholesterol-lowering power of strawberries. women with at least three features of metabolic syndrome were given a daily beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder. following the four-week testing period, total cholesterol and ldl-cholesterol levels dropped an average of five and six percent, respectively, and plasma ellagic acid was significantly increased. considered to be the most popular berry fruit in the world, the over 600 varieties of strawberries have been enjoyed throughout the world for their delicious flavor and countless uses. as they pertain to health, strawberries are increasingly being recognized by modern medicine as a "superfruit". loaded with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer compounds, strawberries are among the most nutritionally-dense fruits available. among their many attributes are their powerfully high antioxidant levels and their abundance of flavonoids, polyphenols, phytonutrients, and fiber. strawberry phenols have the ability to decrease the activity of the cyclo-oxygenase, or cox enzyme whose hyperactivity causes inflammation. many people take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen for pain. these drugs are synthetically designed to be cox-inhibitors; however, strawberries contain natural phenols that serve this same purpose without causing intestinal bleeding like artificial drugs do. among these phenols are anthocyanins, which function as potent antioxidants that protect cell structures from free radical oxygen damage, and ellagitannins, which have been found in studies to decrease rates of cancer death. the unique blend of beneficial compounds contained within strawberries has been shown to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells with no specific correlation to antioxidant levels, indicating the idiosyncratic healing composition of strawberries in their whole, complete form. strawberries and other fruits rich in vitamin c have been shown in studies to help prevent age-related macular degeneration (armd). one such study published in the archives of ophthalmology revealed that consuming three or more servings of fruit a day reduces the risk of developing armd by more than 36%. strawberries have been recognized as a type of "superfruit" because of their high levels of b vitamins as well as vitamin c, manganese, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin k, magnesium, copper, folate, and riboflavin. the distinct synergy of these nutrients is what constitutes the strawberry as a powerful healing food that is both delicious and plentiful year round. though obvious to most, it is important to note that only fresh and frozen strawberries contain the myriad of beneficial compounds that contribute to health and wellness, including the lowering of bad cholesterol. processed fruit typically loses most if not all of the nutritional content that it originally possessed, so it is important to make this distinction when identifying healthy foods. when selecting strawberries, also be sure to choose organically-grown varieties. conventional strawberries have been found to be among the worst fruits for pesticide contamination and residue, prompting the environmental working group to suggest that consumers avoid purchasing strawberries and several other fruits and vegetables unless organically-grown or raised without the use of pesticides. sources: freeze-dried strawberry powder improves lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in women with metabolic syndrome: baseline and post intervention effects - nutrition journal emerging evidence shows strawberries can help lower cholesterol - life extension strawberries - whfoods shopper's guide to pesticides - environmental working group
Source :NaturalNews.com
Date :
21
October
2009
Category :
Fruits And Vegetables
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addressing the american association for cancer research's 100th annual meeting 2009 in denver, elaine hardman, ph.d., offered this advice based on her cancer research: eat more walnuts. the study she presented at the meeting strongly suggests the nuts can reduce the risk of breast cancer -- a disease the national cancer institute says took about 50,000 lives last year in the u.s. dr. hardman, associate professor of medicine at marshall university school of medicine, and her research team studied mice bred to develop breast tumors .
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the mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins c, e and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review. according to findings published in this week’s archives of internal medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, fibre and dietary vitamins e and c and beta carotene, for reductions in the risk of heart disease.
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a recent study conducted in denmark has found that blackcurrant juice and orange juice may help lower the levels of compounds in the body which are associated with cardiovascular disease.background and details of studypopulation studies had previously suggested that increased consumption of fruits can lower the markers for inflammation and endothelial activation, which are factors associated with risk of cardiovascular disease.
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everyone these days is looking for the magic pill that will help with weight loss, improve immunity, increase memory, help the heart, or fight off cancer. unfortunately, there is no such thing. but wouldn`t it be exciting to know that these benefits can be achieved through eating superfoods that might be in your kitchen right now? including these superfoods (foods that have a high nutrient content that have a positive effect on health) in your diet can affect your health today and for years to come.
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consumers in the us are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the united soybean board. soy is popular for its potential health benefits and versatility and 85 percent of consumers view soy as healthy, the survey showed. this is an increase of 26 percentage points compared to 1997.
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grapefruits have been around since the 18th century when they were discovered in barbados. botanists think the grapefruit is the result of natural cross breading between the orange and the pomelo. while their origin may not be fully understood one thing is certain: grapefruits are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. they contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals and researchers are continuously adding to grapefruit's long list of health benefits.
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sustaining a healthy lifestyle is often a challenging feat. since most convenience foods seem to typify the antonym of health, extra effort is required to strategically map out nutritionally-rich preparations that integrate well within a busy lifestyle; to the health enthusiast this is part and parcel of the daily health regimen. yet everyone knows that seeking out the most nutritionally-dense "superfoods" aids in simplifying the quest towards optimum health.
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Coca.Cola
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PEPSI
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Mcdonald
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Nestle
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Mars
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Baskin & Robins
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Nutrika
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Mumika
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Chika
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