Blueberry

See also :Pterostilbene
Compared to strawberry, blueberry ranked second in popularity. However, in terms of nutrients, it has already achieved superstar status among the many fruits. There are different varieties of blueberry, but all of them provide the much needed phytonutrients that makes the fruit an antioxidant.

The benefits of Blueberry are

Because of its being an antioxidant, this fruit rich in vitamin C and manganese can protects the heart, balances blood sugar and insulin, improves cognitive functions and protect the retina from oxygen destruction.

• contain natural aspirin that helps lessen the tissue-damaging effects of chronic inflammation.
• Good source of Pterostilbene.
• Good source of Cyanidin.
• Cancer : Some preliminary studies show that blueberry extract may help fight breast cancer. These studies include a 2010 report published in Cancer Research, in which scientists found that blueberry extract helped inhibit the growth of cancerous breast tumors in mice. In a test-tube study published in Phytotherapy Research the same year, anthocyanins extracted from blueberries appeared to slow the growth of breast cancer cells.
• Have cholesterol lowering properties and promote heart health.
• Prevent macular degeneration.
• Eye health: Anthocyanin (one of the phytochemicals in blueberries) has been shown to protect the retina from damage.
• Promote urinary health.
• brain food
• Alzheimer's prevention : Animal-based research suggests that blueberry extract shows promise for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. For example, a 2010 study on rats (published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry) found that blueberry extract helped shield the animals' brains from the toxic effects of amyloid-beta (a substance that forms the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease).
• Anti-aging foods (of which wild blueberries are one of the best) can delay and reverse the signs of aging.
• Help protect circulatory health.
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) : Blueberry extract may help keep blood pressure in check, according to an animal-based study published in Nutrition Research in 2009. In tests on rats, researchers discovered that blueberry extract helped prevent the development of high blood pressure. In addition, blueberry extract appeared to reduce oxidative stress (a major contributor to heart disease).
• Diabetes : Findings from laboratory research and animal-based studies indicate that blueberry extract may aid in diabetes management. In a 2009 study published in Phytomedicine, for instance, scientists found that treating diabetic mice with blueberry extract helped lower blood sugar levels.
• Are one of nature's perfect anti-inflammatory foods.
• Help to promote and maintain digestive health.
• Aid with weight loss and a healthy diet.