Tag: Berries

Introduction: The consumption of flavonoid sources such as strawberries, blueberries, apples, dark chocolate, and red wine have all been shown in population studies to be...

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium and belong to Ericaceae family, which includes bilberries...

Goji berries are the fruits of Lycium barbarum. These small red berries are considered as nature’s most nutritionally dense fruit. They have mild tangy...

Aamla or Indian Gooseberry is found extensively in India. Ayurveda mention that special properties of rejuvenation and revitalizing of the entire body systems lie in amla. It contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Therefore, it can reduce body heat, digestive disorders, and do away with fatigue. Fresh juice of amla is given for diabetes and urinary incontinence. It can also prevent immature graying of hair.

Belonging to the genus--Vaccinium as the blueberry, the cranberry comes from Ericaceae food family.  The resemblance of the flower, stem, calyx, and petals to...

Red, juicy and conically shaped, the strawberry is a member of the rose family (Fragaria ananassa) and has grown wild for centuries. Strawberries are...

Food First! Imagine a food, and not a medicine that is powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol or reduce your risk of heart...

by KAREN FOSTER Strong evidence from several studies have shown that individuals consuming fruits and vegetables rich in different flavonoids have a reduced risk of...

We are exposed to viruses, bacteria, carcinogens, allergens, environmental toxins and more every single day of our lives.. We are surrounded by billions of...

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