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The strawberry solution to heart disease and diabetes
Strawberries are easily one of my favorite things about summer.
I can remember as a kid asking my mom over and over to buy strawberries at the grocery store all spring, only to be told they weren’t ripe enough yet and wouldn’t be sweet.
Well, I can tell you that the moment was certainly sweet when she did buy that first carton.
What’s even sweeter is the news that eating strawberries isn’t just enjoyable, it could be one of the healthiest things you can do for your heart and your blood sugar.
That’s because scientists from the Illinois Institute of Technology have found that strawberries not only have the power to improve glucose control, but they also could reduce your risk of heart disease by up to eight times.
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Improving dilation of the arteries and blood sugar issues
Their study focused on how eating different amounts of strawberries could affect blood sugar, as well as flow-mediated dilation or FMD, which impacts our arteries.
FMD is basically a measure of the dilation or widening of an artery when blood flow increases. It’s used to determine blood vessel health and endothelial function and offers a window into future heart disease risk.
So, how did strawberries stack up against heart and blood sugar problems?
In their study of overweight men and women, the scientists found that eating strawberries had a significantly positive impact on both FMD and blood glucose control.
And the more strawberries, the better the results!
According to the researchers, eating strawberries daily for four weeks supported healthy blood sugar levels and dose-dependently reduced cardiovascular disease risk by eight times compared to the control group.
“A diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes,” said co-researcher Britt Burton-Freeman, Ph.D. “Adding as little as one cup of strawberries a day to your diet may show beneficial effects on your cardiovascular health.”
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Strawberry power without the pesticide worries
Clearly, adding strawberries to your daily diet could help keep your heart and your blood sugar healthy.
And if that weren’t enough, research has shown there are even more reasons to reach for these sweet berries…
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that strawberries reduced colon pain and inflammation.
And research from the University of Cincinnati found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia.
However, there is one warning to remember…
Strawberries are considered to be the king of the dirty fruits.
So be sure to check out these tips on eating this delicious but dirty fruit.
Finally, in addition to strawberries, don’t forget how powerful other berries can be when it comes to battling back heart disease and blood sugar problems.
Blueberries (and other purple fruits and veggies) are packed with acylated anthocyanins, which have been found to reduce the risk of diabetes by affecting energy metabolism and the gut microbiota.
And these anthocyanins can also help to keep cardiovascular disease and obesity at bay.
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Sources:
New study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk and improve glucose control – EurekAlert!
By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
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