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Too high in calories, too expensive\u2014this berry has been criticized a lot, which is probably why it isn\u2019t eaten as much as it should be.<\/p>\nToo high in calories, too expensive\u2014this berry has been criticized a lot, which is probably why it isn\u2019t eaten as much as it should be.<\/p>\n
According to a study from the University of Mississippi\u2019s School of Pharmacy, consuming just half a cup of these berries can drastically reduce your blood pressure.<\/p>\n
So, it\u2019s no surprise that they\u2019ve been nicknamed \u201cThe King of Blood Pressure Reduction!\u201d<\/p>\n
A cup of blueberries contains 85 calories, but the recommended serving size is half of that and only contains about 45 calories. If we compare them to bananas and apples, they\u2019re pretty economical in the calorie department.<\/p>\n
They also contain a whopping 1.8 grams of fiber per half cup, which is important for those trying to reduce sugar (diabetics) or increase fiber (high cholesterol sufferers).<\/p>\n
The most amazing feature of blueberries is a chemical they contain called pterostilbene, which reduces not only high systolic readings but also diastolic readings for those whose diastolic reading exceeds 90 mm\/Hg.<\/p>\n
As if that weren\u2019t enough, they also:<\/p>\n
\u2013 improve cholesterol levels
\n\u2013 have positive effects on type 2 diabetes
\n\u2013 boost your immune system
\n\u2013 reduce inflammation<\/p>\n
One problem that arises, though, is that drug companies can\u2019t just let people have their berries and eat them too. According to research done by the University of Mississippi\u2019s School of Pharmacy, a synthetic version of pterostilbene, called pTeroPure\u00ae, has been developed to give users the chemical without having to actually EAT the blueberries.<\/p>\n
Blueberries are the safe and natural way to get the chemical into your bloodstream, but pTeroPure\u00ae has been found to increase LDL (AKA bad cholesterol), which is the opposite of one of the beneficial effects of blueberries.<\/p>\n
Can\u2019t afford fresh blueberries? Frozen ones have the same nutritional value!<\/p>\n
If your cholesterol levels have you concerned and you need\/want to avoid statins, then the natural path is your only safe alternative. Here\u2019s the best way to lower cholesterol naturally\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n