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Raspberries
Raspberries help in losing weight
SHAPE, a healthy eating and weight loss website says it's readers look for ways to lose at least 10 pounds. In addition to exercise, watching calories, and other popular methods, SHAPE identifies raspberries as a way to add fiber, a help in feeling fuller longer. Read the article.
Red Raspberry Extract May Help Arthritis
A new study (December 2011) suggests red raspberries are not just another great tasting fruit. Researchers at the University of Rhode Island report that red raspberry extract reduced inflammation, cartilage damage, and bone resorption and thus may prove helpful in modulating the development and severity of arthritis. Read the article.
Some "berry" good news for eating fruit
The Oregon State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology recently found that salicylic acid, a natural form of aspirin, is found in berries that grow on canes such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. They reported that the salicylic acid in berries could prove to have similar effects to aspirin in pain management and protecting against heart disease. A ¾ cup serving of raspberries contains about 5 mg. of salicylic acid. Read the article.
Berry good for you
Adrian Lee, writing in the Express, notes that berries do not lose any of the nutritive benefits when frozen, and in fact, may be better as they are picked and frozen at their peak of ripeness. She calls them nature's superfoods. Read the article.
Lots of berries are in season now, so reap the benefits
A recent article in the Star-Telegram notes the health benefits of berries. It also notes the fact that cup of raspberries contains 8 grams, which is more fiber than in a serving of oatmeal. Read the article.
5 Ways To Stay Brain Fit
The so-called "senior moments" can be minimized says David H. Murdoc, president of the Dole Food Company. He suggests five ways to exercise your brain, one being to eat more berries. Read the article.
Fruit for wrinkes?
Dr Andrew Weil, who has long recommended eating berries for their health-protective fiber and antioxidants, now adds that berries, especially raspberries, have a potential as a topical application to help prevent collagen destruction and moderate the inflammatory response. Read the article
Focusing on berries for health
A May article in The Chicago Sun says that berries are nutritional powerhouses whether they’re eaten fresh, frozen, dried, freeze-dried or powdered. However, more resarch needs to be done on their health benefits. This articles goes into detail for each berry type, looking at the berry's nutrient makeup and what the emerging research has to offer at this time. Read the article.
Fiber articles point to raspberries
An April story in the Baltimore Sun used an image of raspberries to illustrate foods that contribute to a diet rich in fiber. Fiber, it notes, is "thought to lower the risk of heart disease, some cancers and diabetes. Now, a new study suggests it could reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases." Read the article.
Davina Weinhold, TCR columnist writing in the April issue of Berks-Mont News, covering a number of counties in Pennsylvania, notes that most adult women and children should have about 20 grams of fiber each day. Men should have about 30 grams. Raspberries top the list of fruits with high fiber. Read the article.
Raspberries as a powerful, functional, local food
Kathleen S. LaBella, a registered dietitian, certified dietitian/nutritionist, certified health, fitness specialist and personal trainer, writes in the April 4, 2011 issue of ctwatchdog.com that raspberries is one of her ten most powerful foods. Read the article.
Healthy eating: blueberries vs. raspberries
On April 5, 2011, The Jerusalem Post ran a story about healthy eating, pitting blueberries against raspberries. The articles goes deeply into the merits of each berry. The final decision is that more and more studies keep proving that both of these berries help to prevent and to fight an array of life threatening illnesses. Read the article.
A diet high in fiber should include raspberries
The Charlotte Observer has an article about the benefits of eating a diet rich in fiber. Raspberries are not only mentioned as an excellent source of fiber. The article is illustrated with a photo of raspberries. Read the article.
Helping to prevent Parkinson's disease
Dr. Xiang Gao, a research scientist at Harvard School of Public Health, suggests that those who eat berries every day have a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease. Read the article.
Berries are a nutritional powerhouse
A recent aricle in the Chicago Tribune looked closely at the health benefits of berries, noting what is known and the state of emerging research. Raspberries start off on page 2. Read the article.
Berries aid in heart health
According to a study of 72 middle-age people published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating just under a cup of mixed berries daily for eight weeks was associated with increased levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and lowered blood pressure. Read the article.
Anthocyanins-rich diet and Parkinson's
Dr. Xiang Gao, Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, is the lead author of a study suggesting that men and women who regularly consume foods that are rich in anthocyanins – like berries – have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Read the article.
Everyday Health suggests foods for fertility
The website notes that the scientific jury is still out, but it's possible that eating a nutritious, balanced diet will assist in fueling fertility. Berries are on the fertility-friendly foods. Read the article.
Berries part of fat-fighting foods slide show
Like other fruits, berries (slide number 10) are high in water and fiber, which can keep you full longer. To see the show, click here.
Berries at the top of healthy "sin" foods
Dr. Joey Shulman, author of "Healthy Sin Foods" (Penguin, 2011), says people can lose weight by learning how to swap out less nutritious choices for healthy ingredients. Berries top her list. Read the article.
Raspberries help fight off cancer
New research reveals that extracts of raspberries kill stomach and colon cancer cells. Researchers, from Clemson University in the U.S., say that while the antioxidants in raspberries explain some of the effects, other as yet unidentified compounds seem to be at work as well. Read the article.
Raspberry extract can beat colon cancer
According to researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina, raspberry extract has been found to kill stomach and colon cancer cells. They note that 90 per cent of these cells were destroyed when exposed to an extract of red Meeker raspberries. Read the article.
Raspberries again listed in the top 10
According to Elsa Jones, a nutritional therapist, all fruit is nutritious, but berries are particularly high in antioxidants which help protect us against ageing and diseases. Read the full article.
The importance of raspberries
According to Newsmax, if someone isn't eating raspberries, then now is the time to consider adding this versatile fruit to their diet. Like most red fruit, raspberries are full of antioxidants. Read the full article.
Staying healthy by eating colors of the rainbows
Ideally, everyone should eat at least one food of every hue each day in order to gain optimum levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Raspberries are suggested for their red color. Read the full article.
The importance of whole food nutrition vs supplements
A shift in research has resulted in less emphasis on supplements and more on foods, including raspberries, for health issues. Article is illustrated with red raspberries. Read the full article.
Raw foods, like raspberries, and zinc in diet
This article about the importance of Zinc in the diet suggests raspberries as an especially good source of the mineral. Read the full article.
Cancer fighting foods
The National Cancer Institute estimates that roughly one-third of all cancer deaths may be diet related. The article references an article published by Gary Stoner. Read the full article.
Berries linked in slowing aging
A number of foods are mentioned in this article that focuses on using nature in the fight against aging. Red raspberries are mentioned as enhancing vision, circulation, and slowing down the aging process. Read the full article.
A fresh challenge for a healthy life
Two messages are contained in this article from Europe about health and berries. In the second paragraph, it extols frozen fruits and vegetables as just as good as fresh, and in the sixth paragraph, suggests consumption of raspberries as providing a direct nutrition benefit improving children's long term health. Read the full article.
Raspberries at the top of healthy fruit choices
Iva Young, a nutritional expert, warns that the wrong kinds of fruits can actually do more harm than good. She says, "If you pick the right fruits and eat the proper portions, then you will give your body what it needs and it will benefit greatly from your efforts. Her top choice? Raspberries. The article is in Health News Digest.
Raspberries as a high fiber food fights for gallbladder health
The people at Dole are proponents of good health. This article looks at the consequences of gallstones and how raspberries, because of their high fiber properties, can help protect people from this serious disease. Click here to read the article.
Health benefits of raspberries are focus of article
According to Sandra Piddock, raspberries are the smaller, sharper, sassier cousins of strawberries, and, unlike many fruits, their health properties are not affected by freezing. Read the article in the Health & Fitness section of Helium.
Dr. Andrew Weil's tip for the day focuses on raspberries
Dr. Weil, famous for healthy eating, advises his readers to try a raspberry spritzer as an ideal afternoon or evening drink for a casual gathering with friends or an afternoon surprise during the work week. Click here for the recipe.
Northwest red raspberries the focus of health article
Red raspberry, Rubus idaeus, is cultivated in the Northwestern part of the United States and Europe. This jewel-like fruit of unusual formation of succulent beads and exceptional crimson color is a close family member of the blackberry. Each droplet is loaded with exquisite sweet and sour red juice, holding a seed rich in essential fatty acids, carotenoids (precursors of vitamin A) and vitamins C and E. The seed oil is a potent anti-aging moisturizer with healing and sun-screen characteristics. The nutrient, which is important to the skin, is plentiful in the berry due to the multiple ruby beads. Click here to read more.
Scientists identify raspberries as one of five powerhouse foods
Newly-released research reveals more reasons to grab a handful of raspberries. The research findings were presented at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Anaheim, California April 28, 2010. Click here to read more.
For Washington red raspberry growers, sustainability is more than a buzz word
The perennial nature of red raspberries reward good stewardship of the natural resources that Washington growers are privileged to manage. Click here to read more here.
Picking the right foods makes a difference
Sometimes the obvious choice of fruit and vegetables are not always the healthiest, according to a recent article from the BBC News. Foods, like raspberries, watercress and kale, are richer in phytonutrients which may help prevent disease, researchers said.
Three to four servings of berries every week
Berries are number six on the six super foods every woman needs, according to a recent article by Colette Bouchez posted on line at WebMD. To read the article, CHICK HERE.
Raspberries and Human Health: Time for Recognition
Doctors Venket Rao and Dawn Snyder of the Department of Nurtitional Sciences at the University of Toronto say that dietary guidelines around the world recommend increased consumption of fruits and vegetables for the prevention of chronic diseases. They note that "red raspberries are among the most popularly consumed berries. In addition to their attractive color and appealing flavor, red raspberries contain several essential nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals." To read their white paper, click here.
Fact Sheets concerning raspberries and health
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- Aging & Cognitive Function
- Research suggests that the polyphenolic compounds found in berry fruits may exert protection against age-related deficits in cognitive and motor function.
- Cancer
- The American Cancer Society recommends eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day for cancer prevention and raspberry consumption is certainly part of this general recommendation.
- Cardiovascular Health
- It turns out that in addition to fitting into general preventive health guidelines, raspberries are superior to some fruits and vegetables because of their unique nutrient content.
- Obesity, Weight Management & Diabetes
- As a low calorie, high fiber food, raspberries have an important positive effect on satiety, the feeling of fullness, and consequently, can play a role in weight management by helping people to eat less food.
- Health Research Summary
- There is a significant body of scientific data that supports numerous health benefits of consuming raspberries and a greater consumer interest in and appreciation for eating foods that promote health and wellness.