Berries are a yummy and healthy choice and they may even become more appealing to you as new research indicates that berries may help your brain function well as you age. A study notes that women who ate blueberries and strawberries delayed memory decline from aging up to two and a half years, compared to those who didn’t eat berries. The participants in the study consumed just two more servings of berries per week.
Why berries?
Many people are all aware of the incredible health benefits of eating fruit but many don’t know why these foods are so amazing. Strawberries and blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which is the pigment in plants that gives them their dark or blue coloring. Anthocyanins help move blood into the brain and they have been related to a broad range of health benefits such as vision and heart health.
Berries and other fruits and vegetables also have substances known as flavonoids. Flavonoids help protect the body’s cells from damage and reduce inflammation, according to Everyday Health.
There are many ways you can add berries to your diet, try sprinkling them on cereal, add them to yogurt or salads or just enjoy the sweet delicious berries on their own. Save the flavor now and receive the benefits later. For more senior citizen tips, visit BEK Medical’s blog page often.
