Fruits are known to have many benefits, for instance, strawberries are not only healthy – they are used as part of romantic gestures dipped in delicious chocolate sauce.
However, let’s focus on the brain health aspect for this piece!
Stefani Sassos, a registered dietitian and nutrition lab director claims that berries are regarded as one of the healthiest fruits because of their amazing nutritional profile, which includes high levels of fibre and antioxidants, as well as their anti-inflammatory qualities.
She also adds, “Strawberries in particular, as part of a nutritious and balanced diet, may help reduce the risk of several serious health conditions.”
According to Michelle Routhenstein, a cardiology dietitian, “Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, which make them potentially good for cognitive and emotional health.”
It is also mentioned by the dietitian that strawberries get their red colour from anthocyanins in them. Strong antioxidants with anti-inflammatory qualities, such as anthocyanins, are good for the brain and your emotions.
The Cleveland Clinic claims that a portion of your brain’s mental sharpness may fade with age. However, consuming strawberries may protect your brain’s ability to process information as you age.
According to the above clinic, researchers believe that the antioxidants that protect cells are responsible for the protective benefits.
Antioxidants included in strawberries can help lessen systemic inflammation, which is a condition in which your body is always inflammatory (swelling and irritation), the clinic states.
The health clinic also adds that those who eat strawberries have a 34% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research from the Rush Memory and Aging Project.
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