This Week's Health Goal: Try Some New Berries!

Everyone is always talking about how healthy they are, but do you actually know why? Yes, they have antioxidants, but what does that mean? Listed below are some of the different berries you can try this week, as well as their strongest ingredient and what it does.

Berries!

Acai Berries: One of the most powerful antioxidants in acai berries is anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is found in many reddish-purple berries and is an excellent free radical scavenger. Free radicals cause wear and tear on the body and contribute to accelerated aging and poor health. The more antioxidants we consume, the less likely we are to have free radicals roaming around the body.

Blueberries: The potent antioxidant in blueberries is gallic acid. Not only is gallic acid a very effective antioxidant, but it also helps inhibit the growth of yeast and fights against viral infections.

Cranberries: One of the strongest ingredients in cranberries is quercetin.  Quercetin is a very powerful anti-inflammatory and possibly even better at controlling allergies. Also, some of the phytonutrients found in cranberries reduce the risk of bacteria sticking to the walls of the urinary tract and causing infection.

Goji Berries: Goji berries are known for their high amount of protein as well as their carotenoids, precursors to vitamin C. They can be extremely helpful to vegetarian diets due to their higher sources of protein and even some iron. However, these berries are also part of the nightshade family. If you have a problem with nightshades, then it's best to avoid them.

Gooseberries: These berries are extremely beneficial to heart and blood vessel heart. A compound in them, called corilagin, helps to lower LDL levels (sometimes referred to as the "bad cholesterl"). It also helps prevent LDL molecules from sticking to the sides of your blood vessels, preventing a build-up of plaque.

While these berries may contain different levels of phytonutrients, they are all beneficial to your health. So, have fun enjoying different berries this week and know that you're doing a great thing for your body!

yours in health

dr samantha boldt dc

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This Week's Health Goal: Try Some New Berries!

Everyone is always talking about how healthy berries are, but do you actually know why? Yes, they have antioxidants, but what does that mean? Listed below are some of the different berries you can try this week, as well as their strongest ingredient and what it does.

Berries!

Acai Berries: One of the most powerful antioxidants in acai berries is anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is found in many reddish-purple berries and is an excellent free radical scavenger. Free radicals cause wear and tear on the body and contribute to accelerated aging and poor health. The more antioxidants we consume, the less likely we are to have free radicals roaming around the body.

Blueberries: The potent antioxidant in blueberries is gallic acid. Not only is gallic acid a very effective antioxidant, but it also helps inhibit the growth of yeast and fights against viral infections.

Cranberries: One of the strongest ingredients in cranberries is quercetin.  Quercetin is a very powerful anti-inflammatory and possibly even better at controlling allergies. Also, some of the phytonutrients found in cranberries reduce the risk of bacteria sticking to the walls of the urinary tract and causing infection.

Goji Berries: Goji berries are known for their high amount of protein as well as their carotenoids, precursors to vitamin C. They can be extremely helpful to vegetarian diets due to their higher sources of protein and even some iron. However, these berries are also part of the nightshade family. If you have a problem with nightshades, then it's best to avoid them.

Gooseberries: These berries are extremely beneficial to heart and blood vessel heart. A compound in them, called corilagin, helps to lower LDL levels (sometimes referred to as the "bad cholesterl"). It also helps prevent LDL molecules from sticking to the sides of your blood vessels, preventing a build-up of plaque.

While these berries may contain different levels of phytonutrients, they are all beneficial to your health. So, have fun enjoying different berries this week and know that you're doing a great thing for your body!

yours in health, dr samantha boldt dc