Category Archives: Berries

Cyanidin glycosides as an Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemical

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals that belong to the flavonoid group, which in turn is part of the larger group of polyphenols. Anthocyanins are present in many fruits, flowers, vegetables and other plant parts, and often confer a red, … Continue reading →

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Berries, Jam and Health

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A large body of research suggests that fruit berries have significant positive health effects. In particular, the antioxidants and fibre in berries may play a role in preventing disease. Some evidence also supports the health effects of berry sugars, particularly … Continue reading →

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Some of the Forgotten Antioxidants

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are an important group of chemicals because they have the ability to protect cells from damage. Antioxidants prevent the free radical damage associated with aging and disease. A number of antioxidants often get the plaudits for their role in … Continue reading →

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Free Food: Berries

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Autumn is a great time of the year to stock up on berries in the United Kingdom. Many varieties of plant that produce edible berries grow naturally in the British Isles and these can be collected in the autumn and … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols in Berries

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Berries are a rich source of polyphenols, many of which belong to the anthocyanin subgroup of flavonoids. Anthocyanins are responsible for the red, blue and purple colour of berry skins. Black crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), honeyberry (Lonicera kamtschatica) and European cranberry … Continue reading →

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Enhancing Immunity with Berries

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, red raspberries, black raspberries, cranberries, grape, kiwi, banana, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber and watermelons are all berries. This is because they are indehiscent fruit that does not split open to release its seeds when ripe, has a few … Continue reading →

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Berry Tea: A Good Source of Antioxidants

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Black and green tea have been extensively researched and shown to provide significant health benefits. In particular, black and green tea are a good source of antioxidants and these antioxidants are able to reduce the oxidative stress associated with free … Continue reading →

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Are Berries Protective of Anxiety?

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables may be protective of mood disorder because of the phytochemicals they contain. One group of phytochemicals in plant foods that have shown protective effects on mental health are the flavonoids. Berries are a rich source of flavonoid … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Juice for Urinary Tract Infections

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Urinary tract infections are caused by bacterial overgrowth, are most prevalent in women, and are most commonly treated with antibiotics. However with increasing use of antibiotics comes the problem of antibiotic resistance and associated infections. Therefore there is interest in … Continue reading →

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Which Is The Best Tea To Drink?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Traditional tea made from tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant is the most commonly drunk beverage in the world, after water. The popularity of tea stems from its traditional large scale cultivation, its distinctive taste and its energising and … Continue reading →

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