A recent University of Michigan study indicates that blueberries have very good health benefits. Here is a brief summary of the study suggests. The most important benefit of blueberries is that they have the highest concentration of anti-oxidants of any fresh fruit. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
Here is the list of the main benefits:
1. Neutralizes free radicals that can cause aging and disease.
2. Reduces triglycerides and is thought to reduce belly fat as a result.
3. Lowers cholesterol.
4. Improves fasting glucose level.
5. Improves insulin sensitivity (helps prevent the body from becoming insulin resistant which would raise the likelihood of diabetes.)
6. Ppromotes urinary health.
7. Preserves good vision.
8. Helps memory and brain health.
9. High in minerals and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
10. High in fiber content helping with constipation, digestion, colon cancer.
And finally, the best thing of all is that they are delicious to eat anytime. By the way, Ocean Spray has a "diet" blueberry juice that is low calorie, very tasty, and not very expensive.
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