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Blueberry And Its Anti-aging Property

Posted by whitney smith Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Do you know Blueberries are one of the most powerful anti aging super food? Besides its anti aging effect blueberries also provides various other health benefits. It has been scientifically proven that blueberries contains highest capacity of antioxidants among all the berries like strawberries and blackberries. This sweet super food contains compound that helps you to look younger. Blueberry also helps you to gain your lost mental capacity due to aging.

Anthocyanin is present in blueberries. Anthocyanin gives blueberries its color and also might be the key factor of the blueberry's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. So you can find out the antioxidant inside a particular blueberry by looking at its color. Darker the berries greater the antioxidants are present in them. This anthocyanin present in blueberries can slow down the loss of mental functions.

Blueberries are not only packed with the nutritional values; they also contain very few calories. They are high in fibers. Blueberries do not increase your blood sugar level whereas other fruits will affect your blood sugar level. Blueberries are packed with phytochemicals and nutrients such as iron, vitamins c, vitamin e, manganese and antioxidants. Cancer and heart disease can also be prevented by the help of blueberries. According to researchers blueberries contains a compound called pterostilbene which could fight colon cancer. It prevents heart disease by lowering the cholesterol level and it improves eyesight too.

Blueberries can help relieve both diarrhea and constipation. Blueberries also promote urinary tract health. Blueberries have the same compound that is found in cranberries which helps to eliminate and prevent urinary tract infections. Blueberries are easily available and it also tastes really good. I also personally consume blueberries and suggest you to include blueberries in your daily diet. It is really good for your health and helps you to look and feel younger.

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