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When researching various health issues, it\u2019s unusual to have one particular ingredient named as associated with improving pretty much every health hazard you come by. But that\u2019s the case with the ingredient we\u2019ll talk about in today\u2019s feature article.<\/p>\n
It improves anything from arthritis to high blood pressure and diabetes to dementia. It boosts mood and energy levels better than any power- or energy drink.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, it\u2019s deliciously sweet tasting, almost everyone loves them, you use them in various meals or just eat them raw as a snack.<\/p>\n
Which super-food are we talking about?<\/p>\n
We\u2019re not being very original in today\u2019s article to write about the health benefits of blueberries. They\u2019ve reached somewhat of a celebrity status among super-foods due to their wide-spread health benefits.<\/p>\n
Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, making them an extremely powerful tool to fight any type of immune diseases or other diseases caused by inflammation. Which actually includes a majority of modern diseases.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s unique about blueberries is how many types of antioxidants they include. Whereas most berries only include 3-4 types, blueberries include over 20 different types of antioxidants.<\/p>\n
For those science geeks, here are some we could name: Anthocyanins (malvidins, delphinidins, pelargonidins, cyanidins, peonidins), Hydroxycinnamic acids (caffeic acids, ferulic acids, coumaric acids), Hydroxybenzoic acids (coumaric acids), Hydroxybenzoic acids (gallic acids, procatchuic acids), Flavonols (kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin), pterostilbene and resveratrol.<\/p>\n
And pretty much all of those above antioxidants (don\u2019t ask me to pronounce them all) are also extremely effective for inflammation and therefore serve double-duty.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s probably the wide variety of antioxidants that are the reason why they work for so many different types of diseases and health issues. They seem to be able to reach pretty much any part of the body.<\/p>\n
Adding powerful antioxidant foods into your diet is extremely important. You\u2019ll never get the same health benefits from antioxidant supplements. In fact, studies on supplements have resulted in very controversial results, whereas pretty much all studies on blueberries in the diet show a positive impact on various diseases.<\/p>\n
Let me give you a few examples:<\/p>\n
Memory Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n Recently several studies have shown the amazing benefits blueberries have on the cognitive system, especially for elderly. The blueberries seem to protect the nerve endings in the brain from oxidization and therefore stop the degradation of some parts of the brain.<\/p>\n Cardiovascular Health<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably the most comprehensive studies on blueberries have been done about their benefits on cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n Blueberries have repeatedly been proven to lower overall cholesterol levels, raising HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering LDL (bad cholesterol). They also protect the lining of the arterial walls and reduce clogging of the arteries. In short, they drastically reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.<\/p>\n For more info on lowering cholesterol naturally, click here<\/a>. And to drop your blood pressure naturally without side effects, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Blood Sugar and Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n It maybe surprising to you that blueberries are beneficial in regulating blood sugar; after all, they\u2019re quite sweet. However, studies have shown that daily consumption of blueberries definitely help regulate blood sugar levels. The high fiber level of blueberries will counteract their sweetness.<\/p>\n Since type-2-diabetes is also caused by inflammation and blueberries are a strong fighter of inflammation, they should be a daily super-food for anyone suffering type-2-diabetes.<\/p>\n For more information on beating diabetes naturally, click here…<\/a><\/p>\n