There
are particular foods that offer more than a rewarding taste,
they may help to combat & control disease, as well as heal
...
More than simply a fruit, scientific research is discovering
that the humble Blueberry can work towards the building of a
healthy body, heart & mind
Recent scientific studies are showing the Blueberry to be significantly
higher in antioxidant activity compared to 40 other fruit and vegetables.
These studies are indicating that taking Blueberries may help guard
against a variety of specific diseases and ailments.
Studies have proven that Blueberries may help you to:
Blueberries may decrease the risk of cancer ...
Scientific research from the Agricultural Research Service
(the US Department of Agriculture's leading scientific research
agency), have pinpointed Blueberries, Cranberries, Huckleberries
and related fruit as containing resveratrol, a potential
anticancer agent.
ARS
Report: Blueberries May Protect Against Cancer and Heart
Disease
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Blueberries may help you in the battle against heart
disease and stroke ...
There has been a longstanding belief in natural medicine
that there are certain foods that provide more than just
dietary value and are believed to have disease-fighting and
healing properties. One of these foods that has been studied
and proven to be, among other things, a tasty way to fill
up on antioxidants, is the blueberry. In fact, blueberries
have, in been shown to be number one in antioxidant activity,
as compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables.
Probably the most nutrient-laden part of the blueberry is
its skin. The dye released from the pigments in the skin
of the blueberry, called anthocyanin is the source of the
powerful antioxidants used by the body to fight off high
blood pressure. But, before we go on, what are antioxidants.
Blueberries
may help you in the battle against heart disease and stroke
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Blueberries may guard you against Alzheimer's
A recent study involving rats has also
shown blueberries to be helpful in slowing down or stopping
memory loss and improving short-term memory.
"The exciting finding from this study is the potential
reversal of some age-related impairments in both memory
and motor coordination, especially with blueberry supplements," said
Molly Wagster, Ph.D., a Health Scientist Administrator
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and Alzheimer's
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Blueberries may help you fight the natural aging of
your brain
In recent USDA studies, blueberries have, in fact, been
shown to be number one in antioxidant activity, as
compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables (Jean Mayer USDA
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University).
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and Aging
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Blueberries may help to relieve arthritis inflammation
Flavonoid rich foods such as cherries, blueberries, and
blackberries are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis because
they prevent the destruction of the joint structure.
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and Arthritis
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Blueberries help fight infection and strengthen
the immune system
The phytochemicals responsible for making the blueberry
the healthiest fruit around are anthocyanins. These are found
in other berries but there are more of them in blueberries.
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fight infection and build the immune system
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Blueberries help promote Urinary Tract
Health
They can be an irritating and painful recurring problem.
For most people, UTIs are caused by E. coli; though we all
have E. Coli naturally in our digestive tracts, it shouldn't
be found in our urinary tracts. If certain types of E. coli
find their way into the bladder, where there is normally
a sterile environment, the bacteria can bring on an infection.
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and Urinary Tract Health
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Blueberries to Improve Your Vision
Blueberries have well documented and positive effects on
the improvement of vision, reduction of eye fatigue, irritation,
nearsightedness, and night blindness, and restraint of cataract
development.
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to improve your Vision
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