The Harvard Medical School released new research that shows strawberries may help reduce your risk of heart disease. In a study of over 27,000 women’s dietary intake, those who ate the most strawberries had lower blood levels of C-reactive protein, a biomarker for blood vessel inflammation.
Health Castle says the red pigments in fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes, and tart cherries are potent antioxidants that may decrease inflammation linked to hardening of the arteries and some heart disease risk factors.
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Great reminder about the health benefits of strawberries. And, perfect timing since they are now in season in various parts of the country. It’s time to stock up and enjoy!
Absolutely wonderful food. They’re so sweet, even without added sugar! Definitely one of nature’s gifts.
This company, Nuchia Foods Corporation, has a product that can really help. It’s called Original Chia Seed, and it’s available at http://www.nuchiafoods.com. Chia seeds (salvia Hispanic L) are from the same family as the Chia pet and Oregano. They are the single best source of Omega-3 fatty acids of any commercial available food; even better than flax seeds and salmon. It’s also high in fiber, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium.
Studies show that the Omega-3 fatty acids in Chia play a major part in preventing heart disease in people who don’t have it, and helping the symptoms of those who do. It also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol.
Chia changes the glycemic index of the foods it’s added to, so food that raises blood-sugars too high, like white flour and sugar, won’t if combined with Chia. This is especially important for diabetics. It’s also good for weight loss.
Chia is really simple to use. You just add a tablespoon or two to anything you are eating or drinking, and that’s it. It’s tasteless and you won’t notice a textural difference either. You can even grind it (or buy it ground) and use it to thicken sauces and gravies. Or preserves and jellies. It looks like a cross between a sesame seed and a poppy seed.
There have also been no documented cases of allergies to Chia. Scientists believe, based on the family it belongs to, the possible of having allergy to Chia is extremely unlikely.