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Health Benefits of Blueberries
The old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be true,
but studies now confirm that blueberries have far more
beneficial effects than apples. What are the health benefits of
blueberries? Let’s take a look.
Have you become forgetful? You know, misplaced the car keys or can’t
remember someone’s name. Well the good news is that
blueberries, consumed on a daily basis in a bowl of cereal, for example,
can improve memory.
Blueberries ranked the highest in antioxidant properties, and have been
proven to aid in the anti-aging process. Moreover,
blueberries are known to restrict the harmful effects that free radicals
can cause. Not all free radicals are considered harmful.
But some can cause damage to our cells, as well as cause various types
of cancer. The older we become, the more difficult it is to safeguard against these free radicals. By consuming blueberries, we
have a better chance of minimizing the damage.
Blueberries have also shown to lower cholesterol, which is a major
problem among many people today. Research has proven that a
specific component in blueberries reduces the chances of urinary tract
infections by preventing bacteria from lining the walls of
the urinary tract.
Blueberries have effective anti-inflammatory, anti-blood clotting, and
antibacterial effects. In fact, they have been used in
cases of diarrhea and food poisoning.
Studies have also shown that blueberries can improve eyesight, and are
thought to help in reducing eye fatigue.
Researchers feel there is a great chance that blueberries can help in
the fight against obesity and heart disease. But the most
exciting news is that it may be linked in the fight against cancer.
A half cup of blueberries a day can make all the difference in fighting
off potential health problems. The next time you go to
your supermarket, pick up a pound of fresh blueberries or a bag frozen
blueberries. You will see remarkable results after a few
weeks.
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