The Benefits of Berries

Blueberries, cranberries, raspberries ... the sweet, colourful fruits we call berries have many well-known healthy properties, and some not so well-known. Their secret lies in their deep colours, which are supplied by pigments known as anthocyanins. These belong to the same chemical family as the antioxidants contained in red wine - natural phytonutrients that generate antioxidant effects in our bodies.

A healthy diet rich in a variety of vegetables and fruit may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.


Blueberries

The ultimate antioxidant fruit, blueberries are the subject of several scientific studies1.

Cranberries

A true home remedy, this fruit helps prevent urinary infections. Recently, research has been conducted on the cranberry cocktail.

Elderberries

The elderberry is a very colourful fruit, so it's very rich in anthocyanin, from which it derives its antioxidant value.

With its variety of brands, Lassonde offers you juices and cocktails that let you enjoy the benefits of elderberries while stimulating your taste buds. Just choose the kind you like!

Sources

  • « Blueberries inhibit an enzyme involved in promoting cancer », J. Food Sci., 2000, vol. 65, no. 2.
  • « Blueberry vs. cholesterol lowering potential », J. Agric. Food Chem., juillet 2004, vol. 52, no. 15, p. 4713-4719.
  • « Blueberry phytonutrients show positive results in improving memory of rats », J. Neurosci, septembre 1999, vol. 19, no. 18, p. 8114-8121.
  • « Cranberries vs. Urinary Tract Infection », New Eng. J. Med., octobre 1998, vol. 339, no. 15.
  • « Cranberry phytonutrients vs. cardiovascular health », Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr., 2002, 42 (suppl.), p. 301-316.
  • Federation for American Societies of Experimental Biology. Grape juice brings down blood pressure in hypertensive men (rencontre annuelle tenue à San Diego), avril 2004.
  • « Grape juice maintains cardiovascular functions », Adv. Exp. Med. Biol., 2002, 505, p. 95-111.
  • « Resveratrol, pterostilbene, and piceatannol in vaccinium berries », J. Agric. Food. Chem., juillet 2004, vol. 52, no. 15, p. 4713-4719.