Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC Shares Benefits of Strawberries for Bone, Teeth, Cognition and Cardiometabolism
Who knew strawberries were so beneficial? So many of us eat them just to enjoy their flavor! Strawberries are also packed with nutrition and have the endorsement of Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC as extras in the La Grande treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to many of our chiropractic patients while a common nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” furthers our goal to be as healthy as possible.
COGNITIVE BENEFIT
In a big study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers discovered that a higher consumption of total flavonoids was associated with lesser risk of subjective cognitive decline. Flavonoid rich foods include strawberries as well as oranges, citrus fruits and juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas. (1) The chemical make-up of one particular variety of strawberry, Romina, was documented to be beneficial in reducing and delaying the production of certain factors that are related to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all desire to keep our cognition as sharp as possible.
BONE FORMATION
Postmenopausal women also desire keeping their bones as strong as possible! Postmenopausal issues for women include bone remodeling and resorption that are more rapid than bone formation which results in decreased bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure and a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Consuming freeze-dried strawberry powder increased insulin-like growth factor-1 (a vital hormone in bone formation) in postmenopausal women with pre/stage-1 hypertension. (3) We share information like this with our La Grande female chiropractic patients so they can keep ahead of these problems.
CARDIOMETABOLIC BENEFITS
Cardiometabolic issues – cardiovascular/renal/liver issues, diabetes, etc. - can potentially affect all our La Grande chiropractic patients. We definitely want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A recent study reported that eating strawberries for 4 weeks significantly improved antioxidant status, endothelial function, and inflammation (tumor necrosis factor-α) in adults with cardiometabolic risks. (4) These issues often come with age, so we want to be wise as we age and take care of our bodies as naturally as we can, a goal of La Grande chiropractic care.
TEETH WHITENING
Aging even impacts our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reflect our activities: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even using commercially available whiteners that contain hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide (too much). A new study offered research support for natural, milder, safer teeth-whiteners like strawberries, lemons, oranges, and other fruits. (5) Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is confident that our chiropractic patients would like these teeth whiteners!
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Schedule your La Grande chiropractic appointment now. Bring a few strawberries! We will enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you have found that benefits you. See you soon!
