A Berry, Berry Good Idea for Inflammation

Berries are a real sweet treat. Not only are they relatively low in carbs, meaning they’re guilt free for those restricting your sugars, but the polyphenol antioxidants contained within regulate cell function to improve many areas of health. In this study the authors compared the effects of lifestyle intervention with and without  berry extract supplements on 61 women.  Over a 20-week trial greater berry consumption was seen to decrease levels of certain liver enzymes, associated with  liver damage, by 23%! This may contribute positively to the low-grade systemic inflammation in body and decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, 3 March 2010; doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.27.

What can you do?

 Berries are an easy addition to any cupboard. A really great choice is the goji-berry, incredibly high in anti-oxidants. The Mule bar with goji-berries therefore provides energy and a healthy, anti-oxidant boost!

Reference
H. M., J. P. Suomela, et al. (2010)."Berry meals and risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome." Eur J Clin Nutr. Lehtonen,