Super Heart Foods
Berries Are Superfoods
Long-term studies measuring berry or flavonoid consumption suggest that all these cardiovascular benefits of berries add up to longevity value, according to the reduced risk of all-cause mortality observed in these studies.
Berries are the fruits with the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratio and an important component of a high-nutrient diet; I consider them to be superfoods. Along with greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, and seeds, berries make up G-BOMBS, which is the acronym you can use to remember the most health-promoting foods on the planet. These are foods you should eat every day, and they should make up a significant portion of your diet to promote health and longevity and to fight chronic disease.
One thing is for sure: It is clear these small packages of sweetly tart fruits have an amazing capacity to benefit our health. They are an important component of a high-nutrient diet. Eat some berries daily to provide your body with protection against free radicals, inflammation, heart disease, and cancers.
Sources
Basu A, Rhone M, Lyons TJ. Berries: emerging impact on cardiovascular health. Nutr Rev 2010, 68:168-177.