There may be even more reason to love blueberries than we thought – according to the USDA Human Nutrition Centre, they are one of the best natural foods you can eat.
Blueberries are number one in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other types of fresh fruits and vegetables, the USDA Human Nutrition Centre reports. Blueberries’ antioxidant powers help to ward off cancer and many other age-related diseases.
The pigment that creates the blue coloring in blueberries, anthocyanin, is said to be the compound chiefly responsible for the many health benefits of the fruit. Scientists from Europe and Japan have discovered correlations between anthocyanin and improved eyesight and function.
Rutgers University researchers have also established a relationship between blueberries and improved urinary tract health as they appear to reduce risk of infection. Further, The American Chemical Society has reported that another compound in blueberries called pterostilbene has the ability to lower cholesterol. USDA research has shown that blueberries can also be helpful in reducing obesity and heart disease.
By eating one cup of blueberries a day, you can be the recipient of the countless health benefits of this delicious fruit. And the best news is that blueberries are available in most stores year round and are easy to grow in any home garden.
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