Blueberries have been enjoyed by local Americans for many years. Besides their
scientific health benefits, blueberries are sweet, delicious and convenient.
They are often referred to as the "Super Fruit". The blueberry family are native
to North America and Eastern Asia.
Blueberry bushes are visually appealing with white blossoms in late spring. They
are very green in summer and have abundant red foliage in the fall.
Want to fight off Alzheimer's or improve your memory? Give blueberries another
look. They are rich in valuable nutrients, low in sugar, healthy and they taste
great! Try to eat blueberries when they are in season. That's when they taste best,
plus they are nutritionally at their peak.
If you can't find fresh berries you could try frozen. There are also some very
good supplements around. Just pop a couple capsules, and you receive the
benefits of a handful of blueberries. Of course they don't taste as good.
Blueberries contain vitamin-C, potassium, iron and fiber. They are great for the
brain, heart and stomach. Yes, blueberries are bursting with nutrients and
flavor. You won't have to worry about the calories too much either.
Let's see now. Low calories, low fat, no cholesterol, no saturated fats, low in
carbohydrates and sugars….. And they still taste great?
A number of detailed studies has shown blueberries to improve eyesight. This
could be the anthocyanin in the blue pigment. They furthermore reduce the bad
cholesterol which benefits the heart and arteries.
The scientific health benefits of blueberries are so powerful that many
researchers are enjoying them in their diet. They also are highly recommending
them for you.
Blueberries have one of the highest ORAC value of any other food. That's
Antioxidant power. Blueberries contain natural nutrients that are found in the
skin of this blue fruit. The deep blue hue is the result of anthocyanins. The
blueberries also contain proanthocyanins, a particular group of flavonoids,
which are powerful free radical scavengers.
Wild blueberries contain more anthocyanins then the cultivated variety. If you
want the best, then organic wild blueberries would be your prime choice.
Researchers have found blueberries to slow down the aging process. Their natural
antioxidants and phytonutrients shield the nervous system from radiation and
free radicals.
So go ahead and grab a handful of blueberries now and start munching on them.
They taste great and are good for your head, heart, body and you.
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