Top 5 Healthiest Berries To Eat To Lose Weight.

Before I talk about the my top 5 healthiest berries that you can eat to lose weight I want to say that eating any kind of fruit is beneficial for you even on a food combining diet.

Berries are what I would call “Power Fruits”. They have long been used in weight loss supplements because of their ability to increase the metabolism which in turn burns more calories.

What you may not be aware of are the other health benefits that come from eating berries.

Firstly and most importantly is the fact that they are full of antioxidants.

All berries are jammy packed with anthocyanins, mostly the berries that have a darker colour. These anthocyanins are also rich in antioxidants. Whilst these antioxidants have been linked with better skin condition and in some studies they help to combat many diseases they also play a big role in weight control.

Our bodies are consistently attacked by destructive elements known as free radicals. These slow down the metabolic processes of our body. Studies have shown that this is the reason why we are not able to do our work effectively when we get older, even though we had no problem when we were younger. As we get older various processes of the body become slower.

This includes digestion, psychological activities, sexual activity, immunity and blood circulation to name a few. Antioxidants are removers of free radicals. By eliminating the action of free radicals, antioxidants can give us some of our energy back.

Next, they are high in fiber. The fiber content in berries is high when compared, pound for pound with other foods. Dietary fiber can reduce blood sugar spikes if you eat too many carbs. It also increases your metabolic rate which burns more calories.

Berries are high in vitamins especially vitamin c. I know I don’t have to tell you how important vitamins are.

As a snack food they are great as they are low in calories.

In addition to all of the other benefits, berries have been shown to boost bone density and maintain healthy vision. All in all they are well deserved of the title super fruits.

The top 5 healthiest berries that you can eat to help control weight loss are:

1. Acai Berries. The properties of these berries have been well documented and are one of the main ingredients in one of the top selling weight loss supplements available today.
2. Maqui Berries. Not as well-known as the acai berry but nonetheless a worthy opponent. Excellent for assisting with digestion and metabolism.
3. Goji Berries. High in all the vitamins that we normally wouldn’t intake with many diets.
4. Blueberries. These have been around for years and are known for their very high antioxidant content.
5. Strawberries. Most of us have eaten them at some time but what you may not know is that a study which is ongoing is revealing that regular consumption of strawberries may be very important in the control of liver cancer.

That’s my top 5 healthiest berries. Now let’s delve in a little deeper to see exactly why they are so good for you.

The Acai Berry has been given a position in modern medicine like no other berry or fruit ever has. It’s classified as a “superior natural health food”.

This berry definitely has some of the best health benefits that nature has to offer.

There are seven different kinds of acai berries which grow in the Brazil region of the Amazonian rainforests.

The biggest claim to fame is its ability to improve the various metabolic activities that take place in our body. These berries enable the body to work better at its basic functions, and repair the inevitable wear and tear that occurs to the body over time.

Its primary function is an appetite suppressant which is why it is in one of the top rated diet supplements available today.

The problem is that these berries are very perishable and unless you live near to where they grow you will need to buy them in some other form.

These small Maqui Berries are earning a fantastic reputation due to their superb health benefits. These berries are a dark purple colour and they grow in the temperate rainforest regions of Chile. They are being successfully cultivated in other parts of the world.

Studies have shown that these berries can improve the energy levels in our body. These berries also assist the digestive system, leading to better digestive ability. The various nutrients present in the Maqui berry, include a variety of different fibers. You will also find plant sterols and monounsaturated fats which combined help in enhancing the digestive function of the body which means food is digested to a greater level.

The ability to make the digestion of food better means it is ideal with regards to weight control.

Another important benefit is that it can improve the cardiovascular function of the body. This improves the health of the heart and keeps you away from problems such as arteriosclerosis, seizures and high blood pressure.

Goji Berries are probably one of the most versatile as there are several ways to incorporate them into your diet. These berries have been around longer than the previous ones I have mentioned and have a unique taste.

Goji berries are often referred to as an antioxidant super food, because of their rich antioxidant content. They also have been used in medicine because of the high amount of polysacharides contained in them.

Traditionally, Goji berries have been used to improve the immune system. They are believed to keep several kinds of infections at bay.

Vision enhancement is yet another benefit from eating these berries. They have a high beta-carotene content in them.

Goji berries have the ability to cleanse the body.  In actual fact, studies have shown that they can even remove the various toxins that radiotherapy and chemotherapy leave behind.

With a few other health benefits thrown in it makes me wonder why more people aren’t consuming them on a daily basis.

Blueberries. Probably the second most favourite berry behind strawberries. Their deep blue colour ensures a very high anthocyanin content meaning it is very rich in antioxidants. If you suffer from digestive problems you’ll want to be eating these as they are high in minerals such as sodium and copper and have high fiber content.

Pack with vitamins such as B complex, A, C and E means a sure boost to your immune system.

Various studies are being conducted into the different types of anthocyanins present in these berries.

When concluded it looks like blueberries may be an effective ally in the treatment & prevention of colon and liver cancer.

Finally, the good old Strawberry. Reputedly the world’s most popular berry and by far the most widely available. Although not actually a berry they have many of the attributes associated with the previous four.

Strawberries assist in the removal of rheumatic gout and help cleanse the bowel.

The high content of potassium in them means they can contribute in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart Attacks.

As all of these other berries, strawberries have high levels of vitamins and fiber. Probably one of the bigger advantages of eating strawberries is their omega 3 fatty acid content which is beneficial in stopping the production and retention of cholesterol in the liver.

So now you know why eating berries can be so beneficial to your health and why these ones in particular are some of the best berries to eat to lose weight.