Bountiful Blueberries

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Bountiful Blueberries

 

 

Blueberries are one of summer's fabulous, low glycemic fruits. Not only are they

wonderfully tasty, but they are packed with nature's nutrition and are lovely

for a low carb or a controlled carb diet. Discover more ways your body can

benefit from this tiny berry. What could be better than the delightful taste of

fresh summer blueberries? Their bounty is found in more than their taste. They

are a scrumptious addition to a low-carb eating plan. One-fourth cup of

blueberries has only 5 grams of carbohydrates and adds 2 grams of fiber to the

diet. More than that, blueberries are filled with nature-packed nutrients. Here

are some other healthy benefits.

 

Live longer: The pigment that gives those little berries their deep blue color

also packs them with antioxidants or flavonoids that do not diminish with

storage. This comes from the pigment that gives the berries their deep blue

color. Because of this, researchers believe that consuming blueberries can

reduce " oxidative stress " , which is one of the factors leading to aging.

Oxidative stress is the body's lack of ability to rid itself of toxins, thus

leading to cell death and tissue damage. In a Tuft's University study, Dr.

Ronald Prior said that blueberries " are one of the richest sources of

antioxidant phytonutrients of the fresh fruits and vegetables we have studied. "

Prevention Magazine calls them " youth berries. "

Help Your Heart: USDA chemist Agnes Rimando has found that blueberries contain

high levels of resveratol. Resveratol is found in wine and grapes and is

believed to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Blueberries are higher

in this compound than other berries.

Put a sparkle in your eyes: Studies in a number of countries have shown that

eating blueberries can contribute to eye health. Symptoms of eye fatigue were

shown to improve among the groups who consumed blueberries. However, the berries

were not shown to help cataracts or already weak eyes.

Have a healthy urinary tract: Blueberries contain some of the same substances as

cranberries (proanthocyanidins) and may help to prevent urinary tract

infections. They work by prohibiting harmful bacteria from adhering to the walls

of the urinary tract.

History of the Blueberry: Blueberries are a native North American berry. Native

American Indians valued these berries and dried the tiny fruit after its short

growing season to use during the rest of the year. Then the lovely little fruit

was added to stews, meats, soups and other foods to add flavor. Blueberries were

used to make a pudding called Suatauthig and were sometimes pounded into meat

that was then smoked and dried. It has been recorded that the root was made into

tea for medicine and helped the Indian women and wives of early settlers to

relax during labor. Tea made from the leaves was thought to purify the blood.

Want to know more? Try these links:www.wildblueberries.com and www.blueberry.org

 

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