Blueberries - That Healthy Glow Means More than Meets the Eye

BLUEBERRIES! Their sparkling glow catches the eye, and their luscious taste has made them America’s favorite blue fruit. The healthy, diet- friendly profile of blueberries provides value- added qualities. Plus, the fact that a product contains big, juicy globes of blueberry goodness enhances its appeal. And the good news just keeps getting better.

Blueberries are among the fruits with the highest known antioxidant activity. Such protective effects have been attributed to blueberries rich content of phytochemicals such as phenolis, anthocyanins, and other flavonoids. Diets high in antioxidants may help prevent oxidative damage to cells and may protect against certain chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. In laboratory animal testing, blueberry- enriched high antioxidants diets appear to be protective against conditions of aging such as changes in certain brain proteins and symptoms such as memory loss and impaired motor behavior. Research has also been published on blueberry supplementation and overcoming a predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease. Blueberries contain resveratrol, a phytochemical associated with the cardiovascular health benefits of red wine, as well as other stilbene compounds. Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the blue color in blueberries. Some studies suggest that consumption of anthocyanins may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and may help prevent against certain cancers. Blueberries are also a source in fiber, vitamins and minerals contain certain flavonoids called proanthocyanins which may help prevent urinary tract infections.

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