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Strawberries

07/08/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Comprehensive study confirms the cardioprotective effects of blueberries and strawberries

If you’re concerned about a heart attack, there are lots of steps you might take to reduce your risk. Perhaps you’re already exercising and eating a healthy diet, but you’d like to give your efforts that extra edge. Before your doctor convinces you to start taking a long-term regimen of risky medications that may or […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Strawberries found to reduce inflammation and prevent cognitive decline

Strawberries may be sweet and juicy, but they are more than just their taste. This fruit can reduce inflammation and cognitive issues related to aging. In a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A, a team of researchers from the Salk Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory discovered that these are all due to the dietary flavonoid […]

09/14/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Strawberries found to decrease knee pain in arthritis sufferers

Strawberries are regarded as a healthy fruit with a multitude of health benefits, and a recent study has uncovered another one. Regular strawberry consumption has been found to alleviate the pain levels of knee osteoarthritis. For the purposes of their study, published in Nutrients, the researchers took in 17 obese adult volunteers then divided them […]

05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers discover that strawberries can inhibit breast cancer in mice

Not only are strawberries a delicious fruit, they could also be a cancer-fighting food in the future. Thanks to the efforts of Latin American and European researchers, the potency of strawberries against breast cancer among mice has been established. In the new study first published in the journal Scientific Reports, the team of researchers has […]

05/01/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Strawberries contain powerful anti-cancer medicines and have now been scientifically shown to prevent breast cancer

A new animal study showed that 500g of concentrated strawberry extract (equivalent to around 10 and 15 strawberries) can reduce breast cancer cell growth. Researchers noted that their findings build on existing data that prove the usefulness of strawberries in reducing blood cholesterol levels. Published in Scientific Reports, authors claimed that a diet that is […]

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