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Strawberries are good for the BRAIN.
Strawberries preserve brain function by reducing the cell-damaging
inflammation and the oxidation that follows age-related diseases.
According to the 2009 Berry Health Symposium, studies done by renowned
researchers have consistently showed that strawberry consumption is a
simple way to improve cognitive function.
With ageing, brain function diminishes. The latest research studies by
Drs James Joseph and Barbara Shukitt-Hale of USDA Agricultural Research
Service at Tufts University reported that ageing leads to deficits in
learning, memory and motor function, such as balance and walking speed
and concluded that strawberries and other berries improved both memory
and motor function.
Scientists from the Chicago Healthy Ageing Project revealed that senior
citizens who consume strawberries at least one a month have less
cognitive decline in general. Women who consumed more than one serving
of strawberries a month had a 16.2% slower rate of cognitive decline
than those who consumed less in particular.
Strawberries contain many kinds of antioxidants. They are low in
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is a good source of Folate,
Potassium, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese. However a large
portion of the calories come from sugars.
Thus strawberries are traditionally consume as a means of reducing the
chances of heart disease, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer
and act as an anti-inflammatory.
Research shows 95% of Americans consume strawberries and it is highly
recommended that eating them regularly often help in maintaining a
person overall long term health.
Scientists are advocating frequent consumption of strawberries as a
preventive dietary measure against Alzheimer's disease, which is the
most common form of dementia. There is no known cure for the disease
and treatments are ineffective.
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