New Study Suggests Substituting Common Fruits with Berries

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New Delhi [India], September 24: A new modeling study published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Medicine suggests that replacing one daily serving of commonly consumed fruit (such as apples, bananas, grapes, or melons) with a serving of berries -- including blueberries -- can significantly improve nutrient intake linked to cardiovascular health.

The research analyzed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Patterns and modeled the effects of including more berries. Results revealed that even a modest change -- swapping just one serving of common fruit for berries -- increased intake of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and dietary fiber, all of which are associated with reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Key Findings from the Study

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