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Blueberries


Blueberries are small, sweet, juicy, dark-blue berries used fresh, dried, or as a powder in smoothies, desserts, or cereals. The are in the same family as includes cranberries and bilberries. They are mainly native to North America.

They’re rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, antioxidants, and minerals like manganese. They’re used in smoothies, baked goods, and snacks, offering a burst of sweet-tart flavor.

It is claimed that consuming blueberries has or does the following:

Researchers have shown blueberries contain pterostilbene, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonols, and tannins, which inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development and inflammation in vitro. Similar to red grape, some blueberry species contain in their skins significant levels of pterostilbene, a phytochemical.

At a 2007 symposium on berry health benefits, reports showed consumption of blueberries (and similar berry fruits including cranberries) may alleviate the cognitive decline occurring in Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions of aging.



This ingredient is normally used as an ingredient in the following Healthelicious products: