Red, sweet strawberries…yum! It’s
that time of year - somewhere around the globe – for fresh strawberries’
tastiness and nutritiousness to brighten
up your plate and your mind, heart, and insulin resistance. Strawberries are the focus of our Groton chiropractic nutrition tip of the month! Our Groton
chiropractic patients at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office can enjoy positive effects
from strawberries in at least one of these areas!
HEART DISEASE BENEFIT FROM STRAWBERRIES
A recent study found and reported that when obese
adults with raised serum LDL cholesterol levels ate
just two and a half servings of strawberries a day for 30 days, it significantly improved lipid particle
profiles, insulin resistance, and serum plasminogen activator inhibitor-1
(PAI-1) - an inflammatory marker often seen in
artherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and even Alzheimer’s/dementia. Those
who participated ate what they typically
ate and did what they typically did in this
study with the exception of only eating strawberries and
not other berries. (1) That makes it easy! Just include
strawberries into your daily diet.
VASCULAR HEALTH BENEFIT FROM STRAWBERRIES
Strawberry eating was reported to potentially
improve vascular health independent of other metabolic changes most likely via microbial-derived
phenolic metabolites after enjoying strawberries that influences
endothelial - the cell lining of blood and lymphatic vessels - function. This
is a positive for anyone with moderate hypercholesterolemia! (2) A tasty
way to keep the blood flowing!
STRAWBERRIES REDUCE RISK OF DEMENTIA
Let us keep the mind and
memory flowing, too. Late-life dementia may be enhanced with
strawberry consumption. Researchers noted that
neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s develop over many years starting
in midlife. Further, insulin resistance is noted as a risk
factor for late life dementia and known to progress in
midlife. Researchers highlighted how eating
berry fruits like strawberries has already been demonstrated
to affect metabolism and cognition implying
a potential to decrease the risk of dementia. In a
recent study, researchers found that strawberry
supplementation started in midlife may well decrease the
risk of dementia. (3) Strawberries and their bright red color are a happy
way to keep your mind going.
BERRY WINES WITH HEALTHY INGREDIENTS
And for those in mid-life and older who may enjoy
a glass of wine, berry fruit wines (and even spirits) are increasing
in popularity and in recognition for their healthy attributes! Wines made of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries have
low alcohol content, high acidity, and beneficial bioactive molecules like
phenolic compounds, polysaccharides, melatonin, and carotenoids. Such berries are high in vitamin C, folates, and minerals making them very
popular and more in demand with over
11,000 kilotons of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in 2021. That is
a lot of berries! (4) It’s nice to have options in how to consume strawberries this season!
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox, developer of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain
Management we utilize at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office, discusses
how we can help with back pain relief and neck pain relief as well as arm pain
and leg pain relief on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson.
Schedule your Groton chiropractic
appointment soon this strawberry season to maximize
the health benefits of both chiropractic and strawberries!