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Healthful Benefits of Blueberries

The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may very well be true, but recent studies now confirm that blueberries have far more beneficial properties than apples. What are the health benefits of blueberries? Let’s take a look.

Do you feel like you're getting more forgetful? You know the feeling - misplaced the car keys, aren't sure if you turned off the stove before you left, or can’t remember someone’s name. Well the good news is that blueberries, consumed on a daily basis can improve memory. So toss a handful of blueberries in your morning cereal to help improve memory function.

Blueberries ranked the highest in antioxidant properties, and have been proven to help in the anti-aging process. In addition, 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 damaging effects. So look for ways to add them to your diet on a regular basis.

Blueberries have been known to lower cholesterol, which is a major and ever-growing 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. This is great news for those who suffer from reoccurring UTIs.

Blueberries have phenomenal properties. In fact they have been proven effective anti-inflammatory, anti-blood clotting, and antibacterial effects. They have even been used in cases of diarrhea and food poisoning.

If you thought carrots would good for the eyes, wait until you hear what blueberries can do. Studies have also shown that blueberries can improve eyesight, and are thought to help in reducing eye fatigue.

Researchers feel confident that there is a great chance that blueberries can greatly assist in the fight against obesity and heart disease. And more importantly, they may be linked in the fight against cancer, one of our countries deadly diseases.

A half cup of blueberries a day can make a huge difference in staving off potential health problems. On your next trip to the grocery store, make sure you grab a pound of fresh blueberries or a bag frozen blueberries. You will begin to see remarkable results after only a few weeks of incorporating them into you diet.