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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

BERRIES

Red fruits and vegetables help to improve blood flow to the heart.  They also help to prevent Alzheimers disease.  Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, watermelon, cherries, tomatoes, and red apples all have wonderful benefits for our bodies.  Of these, berries seem to be the most potent. 

Berries are virtual antioxidant pills, containing more antioxidants per ounce than almost any other fruit.  The antioxidants repair free radical damage in your body.  Berries are loaded with vitamin C and fiber.  Strawberries have the most Vitamin C.   All berries contain a compound called ellagic acid.  Research suggests that this substance may help prevent certain types of cancer. 

Because of high pesticide levels, buy organic strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries, and apples.

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