Blueberries: 10 Reasons to Eat Them Every Day

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Blueberries are an IC friendly SuperFood.

10 Reasons

Who knew that these tasty berries were such little powerhouses? From reducing inflamation and wrinkles, to fighting cancer and Alzheimers Disease, they really are a superfood. Here are ICRecipes ten best reasons you should make eating fresh or frozen blueberries part of your every day:

  1. With IC, what is true for one may not be true for all. However, most agree, ripe blueberries are not a “flare risk” food (IC friendly).
  2. The anti-inflammatory properties of blueberries can help reduce inflammation associated with IC. Eating blueberries also helps arthritis, tissue damage, and many other chronic illnesses.
  3. Because berries have a high fiber content, they also help support digestive health.
  4. Fiber increases a general sense of fullness. As a result, blueberries helps reduce hunger and cravings, which supports weight loss.
  5. These sweet little berries can also lower your risk of heart disease by up to 15%.*
  6. Consuming blueberries not only reduces the risk of cancer, but helps treat it too.† For instance, researchers have discovered benefits to adding blueberry extract to radiation therapy.
  7. Bone structure, strength, and elasticity are all helped by the nutirent packed blueberry. For example; iron, zinc, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous are found in blueberries.
  8. We know vitamin C helps collagen improve overall skin texture, and acts as an antioxidant to help prevent skin damage from the sun and pollution. Therefore, you could see smoother skin and fewer wrinkles by adding these berries to your every day meal plan.
  9. Blueberries contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which naturally decrease blood pressure. Also, they do not include sodium, the concerning element connected to a high BP.
  10. Reasearch now suggests blueberries could help fight dimentia, and Alzheimers Disease.§ As a result, including them before the onset may help reduce the chances of development.

They’re a Superfood

So, what makes blueberries such a Superfood? They are packed full of antioxidants‡ and phytoflavinoids. Doctors and Nutritionists believe having a diet rich in antioxidants can help fight disease, improve mood, and help you live longer. Need yet another plus? Of course, they’re incredibly yummy!

Adding Blueberries

It’s easy to add the superfood to your every day diet. For example, you can sprinkle some on your favorite cereal, tossed salad, or fruit salad. Also, mixing them into smoothies, or even pancakes is a healthy treat. So, on your next visit to the farmers market or grocery store, why not make make sure to add blueberries to your list?

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Citations :

* University of East Anglia. (2019, May 30). Eating blueberries every day improves heart health. ScienceDaily.

† How blueberries help to kill cancer cells, Written by Honor Whiteman on January 3, 2018 — Fact checked by Jasmin Collier https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320517

‡ WebMD article. https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/how-antioxidants-work1

§ Blueberry Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults.Written by Robert Krikorian, Marcelle D. Shidler, Tiffany A. Nash, Wilhelmina Kalt, Melinda R. Vinqvist-Tymchuk, Barbara Shukitt-Hale, and James A. JosephJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 201058 (7), 3996-4000DOI: 10.1021/jf9029332 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf9029332