Category Archives: Berries

Anthocyanins and Flavonols Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary plant metabolites that are bioavailable in humans and have been shown to confer health benefits to those who consume them regularly. In particular, flavonoid consumption is associated with protection from Western lifestyle diseases, and this may … Continue reading →

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Dead or Berried

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome describes a cluster of metabolic dysfunctions that result from consuming a poor quality diet. The metabolic syndrome is characterised by peripheral and central insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver, abdominal obesity, as well as lipoprotein and glucose abnormalities. … Continue reading →

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Black Currant Berries: Vitamin C and Polyphenols

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The black Currant plant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub with toothed and pointed leaves. Flowers form in loose pendulous racemes in the same axis as the leaves and are greenish-white in colour (figure 1). The black Currant plant is … Continue reading →

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More On Berries And Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Evidence from the nutritional literature suggests that berry consumption is associated with improvements in glycaemic control. A number of studies have looked at berry consumption (here) and concluded that berries are beneficial at modulating postprandial blood sugar levels. The reason … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Own Strawberries

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Berries and Glycaemia

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Consumption of the Western diet is now linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The high content of refined carbohydrates is considered one of the primary reasons that the Western diet is a cause of disease. Refined carbohydrates … Continue reading →

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Ellagic Acid

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidant Cocktail – A Simple Recipe

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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More on Berries and Lipoproteins

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

vidence suggests that consumption of berries may confer protection against cardiovascular disease. Berries such as blackberries (Rubus subgenus Rubus), raspberries (Rubus ideaus) and black currents (Ribes nigrumare) good sources of flavonoids, and some evidence suggest that these compounds may modulate … Continue reading →

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Is the Acai Berry a Superfood?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he berry from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea) is native to South America where it is used by the natives as a food and medicine. Analysis of the berry shows that it contains a rich cocktail of antioxidant chemicals … Continue reading →

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