The Benefits of Blueberries

Hello everyone.

Hope your week is going well so far and I really hope that your first month of 2013 was a very good one to start with.

Today's tool involves blueberries.

BODY BENEFITS

Adding blueberries to your diet can be very beneficial for your body both inside and out. Not only are they delicious and easy to digest, but they are also a power food so you can be confident that you'll be at your best no matter what your day is like.

ANTIOXIDANT

They also have the highest antioxidant content of all fresh fruits and their size allows you to consume easily. Additional, blueberries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamins A and B complex, copper, selenium, zinc and iron. Each of these have their own ways in helping boost up your immune system and keeping you strong before and after your workout.

MEMORY IMPROVEMENT

Blueberries are also known for keeping your memory sharp and combatting Alzheimer’s disease. You can eat blueberries for a snack, add them into a protein shake, or have them for dessert.

REDUCTION OF BELLY FAT

Finally, blueberries also help reduce belly fat and risk for cardiovascular disease so add them to your diet to stay lean and heart healthy.

Have a great and healthy week!

References

Mason, S, Bekhit, A, E, Sun, Bo, Nutritional Value and Antioxidants in Four Blueberry Varities,(2007)

Website: The George Matjlan Foundation (2008), Link:www.whfoods.comWebsite: US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) Visit Website:www.blueberry.org

Website: Pennigton Nutrition Series Volume 2, (2007): Healthier lives through education in nutrition and preventive medicine, Pennington Biomedical Research Centre Available at: www.pbrc.edu