Berrie Pops to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Did you know, adding apples, oranges and strawberries to your daily diet can help prevent cognitive decline?

A recent study published in Neurology, a medical journal from the American Academy of Neurology, found that adults who consume at least a half a serving of foods high in flavonoids each day, such as apples, oranges, peppers and strawberries, have a 20% decreased risk of cognitive deterioration. Fruits and vegetables, along with some spices rich in flavonoids, are also associated with a 38% lower risk of cognitive deterioration. According to Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, of Harvard University, flavonoids are powerhouses in preventing cognitive deterioration. His study shows that people who ate the most flavonoids (appx. 600 mgs) per day reported 20% lower cognitive deterioration than those who consumed only 150 mg per day. A flavonoid-rich diet can also protect your body against cancer and heart disease.

Here is a list of foods rich in flavonoids that you can include in your diet for optimal health.

white tea
green tea
purple and red grapes
blueberries
cocoa and chocolate products
parsley
celery
chamomile
peppermint
lemons
limes
grapefruit
cranberries
cherries
raspberries
blackberries
apples
oranges 
strawberries
oregano
saffron
dill
fennel

I hope you got some worthwhile information that can help you better manage your health.

Check out the recipe below! 

Berry Pops to Prevent Cognitive Decline

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Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Dessert, Paleo, Spring, Summer

Servings 7 Berry Pops

Ingredients

  

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• 2 ripe bananas
• 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• ½ cup fresh or frozen sliced raspberries
• cup milk of your choice

Instructions

 

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. You can add a bit more milk if it’s too thick. Fill appx. 7 ice pop molds, or use ice cube trays. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight. Enjoy!

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