I do not eat a lot of blueberries. I think they are just okay and no one in my family is a huge fan. However, after researching the health benefits of blueberries, I am inclined to make it a staple in our diet. I know that all fresh fruit and veggies are packed with healthy benefits but blueberries also have an anti-aging factor that grabs my attention.
Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are number one in the amount of anti-oxidants it contains. More than any other fruit! Packed with vitamin C and vitamin E, B – complex and vitamin A, it can boost your immune system. Goodbye colds and flu!
Free radicals are neutralized! Blueberries help fight the free radicals that damage cells and brings a war to the battle on aging.
Be happy with blueberries. Blueberries are natural anti depressants. That is the kind of news that should make you smile.
Helps prevent and fight cancer. Blueberries containcompounds like Pterostilbene, excellent remedy for colon and liver cancer, and Ellagic Acid which, in combination with Anthocyanin and other anti oxidants like vitamin-C and copper, can prevent and cure cancer. Laboratory studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry show that phenolic compounds in blueberries can inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death). A significant 34% reduction in ovarian cancer risk was also seen in women with the highest intake of the flavone luteolin (found in citrus).
Brain food! Blueberries are packed with vitamins like zinc, copper, vitamin A and more that keep your memory sharp. So don’t forget to eat your blueberries.
Belly fat reduction. A study from the University of Michigan found that if they feed rats a blueberry powered enriched diet, the rats has less bell fat and all over fat then rats on a regular diet. Of course, the effects on humans is still unproven. But, I am happy for the skinny rats and what this may mean for human weight loss.