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Ounce for ounce, strawberries
are found to be higher in Vitamin C than citrus fruits. Vitamin C
helps form collagen, the supportive tissue to keep skin smooth and firm.
Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid which functions as an antioxidant
and sponges up free radicals, preventing them from doing harm. |
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Strawberries for headaches???
Strawberries are high in natural salicylates -- a main ingredient that
is found in aspirin! |
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Strawberries and blackberries
are a good source of antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol and ward
off cardiovascular disease. Also, blackberries are one of the few
fruits that contain heart protective Vitamin E. |
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Phytochemicals -- antioxidants,
plant estrogens, Vitamin C, etc... are at their peak when berries are fully
ripe. Another reason to buy ripe berries close to home is because it is good
for your health and your local economy. Imported berries
are seldom picked at their peak maturity. |
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Processing berries:
freezing, cooking, canning, etc... does not destroy their nutritional and
phytochemical properties -- in some cases the value actually increases. |
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Blackberries have a
high concentration of phytoestrogens (or plant estrogens) which scientists
believe may possibly prevent breast cancer. |
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Blackberries and strawberries
are high in ellagic acid, which researchers believe may be effective in
fighting colon, cervical, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Ellagic
acid is a phenolic acid phytochemical. It works as a potent anti-carcinogen
by binding cancer causing chemicals found in the body and making them inactive. |
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Blackberries and strawberries
contain high levels of antioxidants, which fight the aging process.
Strawberries also contain Vitamin A, essential for healthy hair and skin. |
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"In recent studies at
the University of Helsonki in Finland, scientists measured eight different
berries for their phytoestrogen level and concluded that blackberries had
the highest level of phytoestrogens followed by strawberries." (Northland
Berry News) |
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"Scientists at Clemson
University in South Carolina are using berry extracts to inhibit the growth
of cancer cells. They have found that berries significantly inhibit
cancer cell growth." (Northland Berry News) |
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