3. Strawberries
Those tasty strawberries we all love are pretty swell when it comes to health. According to the George Mateljan Foundation, researchers have given strawberries a place on the list of best antioxidant sources with a ranking of 50. And they ranked fourth in the fruits category.
Strawberries are special for a number of reasons. First, experts say that this fruit may be able to reduce spikes in blood sugar. That’s a good thing if you like sweets. In addition, when consumed regularly, strawberries may be an anti-inflammatory food. Plus, strawberries are loaded with vitamin C, making them a great way to boost your immune system.
4. Goji Berries
Experts say that goji berries (or wolfberries) have been used by Chinese medicine practitioners for more than 2,000 years. And traditional medicine practitioners have found benefits as well. One particular study determined that wolfberries can improve the protection offered by a flu shot. In the study, researchers gave mice wolfberries for a month and then a flu shot or saline shot. The mice who consumed wolfberries had higher flu antibodies than those who only received saline. In addition, wolfberries may be good for the eyes. Researchers say that wolfberries contain zeaxanthin. When combined with lutein, zeaxanthin has been shown to reduce the risk of both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.