What are the potential long term benefits of the humble blueberry?



? Anti-Aging

? Disease Prevention

? Eyesight

? Cholesterol levels

? Urinary Tract

? Healthy Arteries

? Antioxidants

? Enhanced Memory

? Weight Control

Blueberries have been enjoyed by local Americans for many years. Besides their scientific health benefits, blueberries are sweet, delicious and convenient. They are often referred to as the "Super Fruit". The blueberry family are native to North America and Eastern Asia.

Blueberry bushes are visually appealing with white blossoms in late spring. They are very green in summer and have abundant red foliage in the fall.

Want to fight off Alzheimer's or improve your memory? Give blueberries another look. They are rich in valuable nutrients, low in sugar, healthy and they taste great!

Try to eat blueberries when they are in season. That's when they taste best, plus they are nutritionally at their peak.

If you can't find fresh berries you could try frozen. There are also some very good supplements around. Just pop a couple capsules, and you receive the benefits of a handful of blueberries. Of course they don't taste as good.

Blueberries contain vitamin-C, potassium, iron and fiber. They are great for the brain, heart and stomach. Yes, blueberries are bursting with nutrients and flavor. You won't have to worry about the calories too much either.

Let's see now. Low calories, low fat, no cholesterol, no saturated fats, low in carbohydrates and sugars?.. And they still taste great?

A number of detailed studies has shown blueberries to improve eyesight. This could be the anthocyanin in the blue pigment. They furthermore reduce the bad cholesterol which benefits the heart and arteries.

The scientific health benefits of blueberries are so powerful that many researchers are enjoying them in their diet. They also are highly recommending them for you.

Blueberries have one of the highest ORAC value of any other food. That's Antioxidant power. Blueberries contain natural nutrients that are found in the skin of this blue fruit. The deep blue hue is the result of anthocyanins. The blueberries also contain proanthocyanins, a particular group of flavonoids, which are powerful free radical scavengers.

Wild blueberries contain more anthocyanins then the cultivated variety. If you want the best, then organic wild blueberries would be your prime choice.

Researchers have found blueberries to slow down the aging process. Their natural antioxidants and phytonutrients shield the nervous system from radiation and free radicals.

So go ahead and grab a handful of blueberries now and start munching on them. They taste great and are good for your head, heart, body and you.