cancer properties in laboratory settings. Red raspberries have also demonstrated
similar anti-cancer properties in the lab. Dark colored berries, like black raspberries,
contain powerful antioxidants which may help to slow down the aging process and
keep us healthier.
Berries (especially blueberries and raspberries) also contain lutein, which is important
for healthy vision. There are other berries that offer similar nutrition and healthful
benefits including loganberries, currants, gooseberries, and bilberries.
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Berries are an excellent source of
potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
In general berries are a good
source of vitamins and
phytochemicals. Phytochemicals
are components of fruits and
vegetables that may help to
prevent diseases, and perhaps
even help to treat some
disorders. For instance,
cranberries and blueberries
contain a substance that helps to
prevent and treat painful bladder
infections. Extracts from
blueberries and strawberries
have been shown to have anti-
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