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Health
ries or strawberriesmay reduce their risk
of heart disease. plaque and improve
cardiovascular health.
Cancer fighter
Clinical studies have even discovered
that, unlike radiation and chemotherapy
strategies, gallic acid-rich foods like
blueberries can kill cancer without harm-
ing healthy cells.Many studies conducted
previously have researchers to discover
that blueberries and gallic acid slowand
even destroy breast cancer.
Skinbenefits
Blueberry extract skin care products
are becoming very popular around the
world. It has been reported that the
wide spectrumof vitamins andminerals
help restore hormone balance, which
counteracts acne. Thatmakes blueberries
an excellent home remedy for acne.
Also, blueberries contain resveratrol,
which is proven to reduce damage from
over-sun exposure and can naturally
darken your skin. Alongwith blueberry
skin benefits, they have also been shown
to naturally treatmacular degeneration
and improve vision.
Blueberries are small in
size but this miniature
fruit packs a mighty punch
in terms of the health
benefits that they provide.
Blueberries are low in calories, but
arehigh innutrients
Blueberries are low in calories but high
in nutrients. A one-cup serving contains
fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin C andmanga-
nese. They are also about 85%water, and
an entire cup contains only around 84
calories, with 15 grams of carbohydrates.
Combat aging
This fruit can help combat the aging
process. Antioxidants are your best
friend to keep Father Time at bay and
research has shown that they can help
reverse damage done by toxins and free
radicals and help your body defend itself
against dangerous pathogens. Not only
are blueberries rich in antioxidants as
awhole, but they are especially rich in
proanthocyanidins, which have been
observed to have additional anti-aging
properties in several animal studies.
Brainboost
Because they contain such a high amount
of phenols, particularly gallic acid, blue-
berries are known as “neuro-protective
agents.” According to research conducted
in Iran, thismeans that they can literally
protect our brains fromdegeneration,
neurotoxicity and oxidative stress.
Another study found that consuming
more blueberries slowed cognitive decline
and improvedmemory andmotor func-
tion. The scientists in this study believed
these results were due to the antioxidants
in blueberries that protect the body from
oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
Improves heart health
A study that was conducted suggests
that berries - including strawberries and
blueberries -may reduce the risk of heart
disease inwomen, due to their high
content of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins
are part of a subclass of flavonoids, which
may help to counter the buildup of plaque
and improve cardiovascular health.
According to the study, womenwho eat
three ormore servings aweek of blueber-
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