Posts Tagged ‘blueberry’

What are the Health Benefits of Blueberries?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
What are the Health Benefits of Blueberries?

Blueberries are one of the most heart healthy fruit available. Who would have ever thought that something so delicious can be so good for you? Just one cup of blueberries each day (whether they are fresh, frozen, or dried) can have a major impact upon your health.

Blueberries are very rich in antioxidants.  The antioxidants in this particular fruit (more…)

Stay Young and Healthy With Blueberries

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Stay Young and Healthy With Blueberries

Blueberry season is almost here. But this sweet, flare-crowned, indigo super fruit is more than just a mouth-watering delight to your craving senses. Would you believe that this favourite fruit has a wide range of micronutrients that do not only protect the body from diseases, but also aging?

High Antioxidant Value
Blueberries, along with blackberries, strawberries, and plums, have the highest total antioxidant capacity of a (more…)

Benefits of Blueberries in Preventing Cancer

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Benefits of Blueberries in Preventing Cancer

Here is a question you get asked daily, what do prostate cancer, breast cancer, cholesterol levels, chemotherapy, antioxidants, free radicals, green tea, cancer prevention, beta-carotene, weight loss, and blueberries have in common?

Blueberries are the super-food of the century! Studies show that blueberries of all foods are the highest in antioxidants (antioxidants fight diseases including prostate cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer). (more…)

Are Blueberries Safe for Dogs?

Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Are Blueberries Safe for Dogs?

Answer: Yes, blueberries are definitely safe for dogs in general.

Blueberries make a great natural treat for dogs. Because they are a good natural source of nutrients, it’s far better to give your dog blueberries than to give him processed treats and other snack food that you can purchase from the grocery store or pet store.

It’s always best to consult your veterinarian before giving your dog any kind of fruit.  Your (more…)

Cranberry, Blueberry, Acai Berry! Good, Better, Best!

Monday, July 14th, 2008
Cranberry, Blueberry, Acai Berry! Good, Better, Best!

What Is Acai Berry?

Of 278 fruits, vegetables and nuts analyzed by the USDA, freeze-dried acai berry powder has the highest reported antioxidant capacity for any food, regardless of moisture content.

The certified organic freeze dried acai berry powder has an ORAC (more…)

Blueberry As Both A Superfood And Skin Care Treatment According To Dr. Perricone

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Blueberry As Both A Superfood And Skin Care Treatment According To Dr. Perricone

Often times, when we think of superfoods we think of spinach, grapes, green tea and other vegetables and extracts that are primarily listed for their levels of antioxidants. Did you know that the blueberry is one of the most nutritious and powerful superfoods.

According to Dr. Perricone, one of the worlds foremost skin care experts, Blueberry along with the acai berry have one of the highest known levels of antioxidants of any food. High (more…)

Eating Blueberries With Milk Appears To Block Antioxidant Potential

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Eating Blueberries With Milk Appears To Block Antioxidant Potential

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For many folks, a popular way of eating this fresh ripened fruit is in sprinkling a handful on top of a bowl of dry breakfast cereal with milk. Who would have ever thought that the high amount of phytonutrients, which are found in fresh, raw blueberries, would be severely compromised if ingested together with milk?

At one of the lowest calorie prof (more…)

How Blueberries Can Stop You Getting Old

Sunday, August 19th, 2007
How Blueberries Can Stop You Getting Old

If you are like most people, the sweet tasting indigo fruit Blueberry can make your mouth water and remind you it is summer. However, this little fruit has much more than just a sweet taste and can help protect your body in ways you never thought possible.

Blueberries have a very high antioxidant value, much more than Blackberries or Strawberries. today it is regarded as a “superfruit” with an abundance of nutrients and health benefit (more…)