Love those berries

by Tracy Hanify last modified Sep 30, 2008 11:51 PM
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Adding two daily portions of berries can enhance your health if you’re at risk for heart disease, say Finnish researchers.

Blood pressure and cholesterol levels improved in the middle-aged research participants who followed the diet for eight weeks. A particularly rich source of polyphenols, they contain other healthy substances like vitamin C, folate, potassium and soluble fibre.

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2008

First published May 2008