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The benifits of blueberry

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publisherLaurie

time2016/12/19

 

Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world and contain large levels and a broad range of antioxidants. The ORAC score of blueberries is an incredible 9,621, which makes it one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world.

·  Resveratrol

·  Gallic acid

·  Lutein

·  Zeaxanthin

·  Vitamin K (36 percent DV)

·  Vitamin C (25 percent DV)

·  Manganese (25 percent DV)

·  Fiber (17 percent DV)

 

1. Combat aging

Antioxidants are your best friend to keep Father Time at bay. They help reverse damage done by toxins and free radicals and help your body defend itself against dangerous pathogens.

2. Boost the Brain

Because they contain such a high amount of phenols, particularly gallic acid, blueberries are known as “neuro-protective agents.” According to researchers from Iran, this means that they can literally protect our brains from degeneration, neurotoxicity and oxidative stress.

3. Fight Cancer

Clinical studies have even discovered that, unlike radiation and chemotherapy strategies, gallic acid-rich foods like blueberries can kill cancer without harming healthy cells!

4. Support Digestion

Being a natural source of soluble and insoluble fiber, blueberries can help regulate your gastrointestinal track by just eating a couple handfuls a day.

5. Promote Heart Health

The journal Circulation published a study showing that eating strawberries and blueberries together has a superpower tag-team effect that actually decreases your risk of heart attack by up to 33 percent.

6. Benefit the Skin

Blueberry extract skin care products are becoming very popular around the world. It’s been reported that the wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals help restore hormone balance, which counteracts acne. That makes blueberries an excellent home remedy for acne.

7. Aid Weight Loss

Being low in calories, low on the glycemic index and high in fiber, everyone has at three reasons to eat blueberries to lose weight!