Summer may be gone, but blueberries can be eaten all year long for their amazing benefits. They are considered one of the top superfoods in nutrition!  There is a lot of power packed in this little berry!

I used to not be a big blueberry fan.  They were just ok considered to other yummy berries that seemed more flavorful.

Every time I read something nutrition related, blueberries kept coming up as the number one superfood in fruits to consume. I started to incorporate them more into my diet and soon I became a blueberry lover!

Now I can eat them by the handful and have to make myself stop before I finish them all off!

I hope after you read how beneficial these little gems are for your health, you will be eating them regularly!  No matter what the season!

Why should you eat blueberries?

Powerful Antioxidants – Fights free radical damage, which prevents cell damage.  Blueberries have the most antioxidants compared to all the other berries.

Cancer Prevention – Preventative for breast cancer, stomach, and intestinal cancers.

Brain Health – Can help with memory and cognition.  Promotes healthy brain aging.  Let’s hang onto our brain cells!

Inflammation – Chronic inflammation is at the root of most diseases.  Anytime we’re reducing inflammation in the body we are going in the right direction with our health.

Digestion – Blueberries are dense, meaning they are low in calories but have a lot of fiber. They can help you feel fuller longer.  Increasing fiber means better digestion and better regularity.  If you suffer from regular bouts of constipation, blueberries can help!

Heart Health  – Lowering blood pressure and stiffness in the arteries are some of the great benefits of eating more blueberries.

A little bit of caution:

Blueberries are high in Vitamin K which means if you are on a blood thinning medication there could be some interaction, so check with your doctor.

Always opt for organic fruits when you can.  Reducing your pesticide exposure will greatly impact your health!

If you thought blueberries were just a summer fruit and thought they were just ok, hope this helps you to rethink this little berry!  Try putting them into a smoothie or make some healthy oatmeal and add your blueberries!  Get creative and eat more of this superfood for optimal health and aging all year long!

Until next time,

~pat