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The fruit that makes you go ‘oo’

For many centuries, Native Americans gathered fresh blueberries from the forests of North America. Even then, blueberries were revered for their medicinal properties and were consumed year round.

Who would have thought one little fruit could be so good for you? And so tasty?

It’s true. A handful of blueberries each day delivers a huge range of health benefits that will make you feel great inside and out.

The secret to the success of the humble little blueberry is its stratospheric antioxidant content.

Just half a cup of blueberries contains the same amount of antioxidants as:

  2 ¼ cups of broccoli
  2 ½ cups of spinach
  2 ½ cups of corn

As you probably know, antioxidants are one of nature’s wonders that help protect our bodies from a range of diseases and illnesses.

How do antioxidants work?

Every day, our cells wage a battle against free radicals – unstable oxygen molecules associated with cancer, heart disease and the effects of ageing. Dietary antioxidants come to the rescue by neutralising the free radicals and helping to prevent cell damage.

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Simply
super

  • anthocyanins

    powerful antioxidants that help to counter the build-up of arterial plaque & improve cardiovascular health

  • neuro-protectors

    help to protect our brains from degeneration, neurotoxicity & oxidative stress

  • bone-builders

    contain iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin K; all required for healthy bones

Very
versatile

Power
packed

  • Anti-wrinkle marvel

    anthocyanidins, vitamin C and copper all help the body produce collagen which helps keep skin young-looking

  • no light-weight

    low calorie, low on the glycemic index & high in fibre

  • gutsy-do-gooder

    as a natural source of prebiotics, they promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut

Evidence shows this fruit is jam-packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals that may help prevent and slow the progression of chronic diseases

Jasenka Piljac Zegarac, PhDToday’s Dietician Vol. 16 No. 10 P. 42

Blueberries contain a huge number of phytochemicals, which they manufacture to ward off the ravages of the environment.  So when people eat them, these same chemicals interact to improve the human body

Professor Mary Ann LilaDirector, Plants for Human Heath Institute, North Carolina State University, USA

blueberries remain one of the most nutritious, antioxidant-rich types of fruit in the world and have been shown to do everything from enhance brain health to keep your heart strong

Rachael Link, MS, RDRegistered Dietician
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