Women

Women worldwide spend millions in their quest for youthful looking skin and a thinner body. There are many quick-fix cures, from expensive creams to surgical procedures. But even if these so-called 'miracle' solutions deliver what they promise, you could be putting yourself at risk of unpleasant and even dangerous side-effects.

There is a natural approach that promises long-lasting benefits. The Institute for Optimum Nutrition, advises that a diet rich in berries helps ensure optimum health for mind and body all year round.

Forget science. Go back to nature for a tasty approach to health, beauty and sexual pleasure.

The Top 10 Reasons For Women To Eat Berries

Nature's alternative to Botox: Berries are your skin's best friend. Packed full of anti-ageing antioxidants, eating berries is a must for great skin. Not only do the nutrients in berries improve circulation to the skin which results in a youthful and attractive glow, they protect against sun damage, one of the major culprits for premature aging of the skin.
Burn fat and lose weight: Berries are the best fat-burning food. If you want to lose weight ensure that berries are part of your daily diet. A large 300g punnet of berries has the same GL (glycemic load) -the same effect on your blood sugar and weight - as one single date, ten raisins or one third of a banana.
Get great sex: Love is. feeding your partner berries. Reap the bedroom benefits by making sure your man gets his daily quota of zinc-rich berries, in particular raspberries and strawberries, to keep his equipment in peak condition. Zinc is also essential for healthy sperm, so if you're hoping to get pregnant then berries are a conception necessity.
Put a stop to sugar cravings: Berries contain the slowest releasing natural sugars, meaning that you'll be less tempted by that mid-morning chocolate bar and less likely to suffer from mid-afternoon burn-out.
Increase vitality: Berries have the lowest glycemic load rating which means they give you a consistent energy level. Reaching for sugar-laden goodies is the energy equivalent of a yo-yo - your body goes into overdrive, a quick peak followed by a sharp slump. Eat berries by the handful, summer and winter, to keep your blood sugar on an even keel.

Additionally, psychologists have proved that red fruit sends energy-boosting messages to the brain. Give yourself a wake-up call by eating strawberries and raspberries.
No more hangover hell: Rich in phytonutrients - anthocyanins, ellagic acid, isothiocynates and quercitin - berries promote effective liver function; great news for detoxing with the added benefit of making hangovers less painful and more short-lived.
Banish winter colds and flu: Packed with folic acid and vitamin C, berries have the highest antioxidant power of any fruit - giving a powerful boost to your immune system and helping your body fight off infection. Five strawberries contain more antioxidant power than three apples or four bananas, and more vitamin C than an entire orange, while blackberries and blueberries contain a very effective antioxidant called anthocyanidines.
Reduce the risk of cancer: Berries contain a number of powerful anti-cancer nutrients not found in any vitamin pill. Strawberries and raspberries in particular have been shown to inhibit development of cervical, oesophageal and oral cancer.
Take the sting out of cystitis: Research has proven that the power of cranberries in treating cystitis is not an old wives tale; this red berry contains powerful antibacterial agents that blast away the infection causing this common and often excruciatingly painful condition.
Alleviate allergies: Fed up with applying steroid creams and/or puffing on an inhaler? The high quercitin content in cranberries can bring respite for eczema and asthma sufferers.