The Antioxidant
            Winner is…

November 2007

(NU) - You might already know that shopping in the
produce aisle at the supermarket can help ward off pesky inconveniences like the common cold, but
eating certain fruits, either fresh or frozen, may also play a large role in helping to fight and
protect against serious illnesses such as lung and breast cancer, according to two new studies.

A recently released study conducted by scientists from Norway and the United States tested
1,130 commonly eaten foods for antioxidant levels using a major test
for antioxidant values. They discovered that, of the top 10 foods tested based
on serving size, blackberries contained the highest levels of health-related antioxidants.  These
help protect against cancer and heart disease. In a second study, lung, skin, breast and cervical
cancers all showed signs of shrinkage when exposed to blackberry extracts. The compound is so
potent against disease that scientists have begun further analysis on the blackberry.

The news should only provide additional encouragement for those looking for ways
to better their lifestyle by eating healthier foods.

"Everyone should be eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and one of those helpings should be berries," says Rochester physician Mary Claire Wise, M.D. "When you put all the new research together, you realize berries are one of the most protective foods around."

For more information, visit www.oregon-berries.com.