Healthy Inside, Radiant Outside
Blueberries
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The US Department of Agriculture identifies the blueberry as containing the most antioxidants per serving of any fruit. Not only will those antioxidants keep your skin looking young and smooth, but blueberries also protect against memory loss, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
So while they're a potent skin elixir, they'll certainly help the rest of your body stay young and healthy as well.
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Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, a compound credited for its anti-aging effects, limiting cellular damage caused by of free radicals and preventing a large array of ailments.
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Most research on the health benefits of blueberries focuses on their cognitive benefits, protecting memory-associated regions in the brain from oxidative damage and slowing age-related damage to brain cells.
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Take a look at the blueberry nutrition profile, and you’ll quickly see why this nutrient-packed berry is great if you’re looking to lose weight fast.
It’s low in calories but provides a whopping 3.6 grams of fiber per cup, fulfilling up to 14 percent of your daily fiber needs with just one serving.
Fiber moves slowly through your digestive tract, promoting satiety and keeping you feeling fuller for longer to aid in weight loss.
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Recent research has unearthed some impressive findings on the ability of blueberries to protect against certain types of cancer. For example, a 2010 test-tube study reported that blueberry extract was able to inhibit the growth and spread of breast cancer cells. Another animal study from the Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville treated rats with breast cancer using blueberry powder and found that it reduced tumor volume by 40 percent. Similarly, a 2007 test-tube study showed that low-bush blueberry juice reduced the growth of several types of cancer, including stomach, prostate, intestine and breast cancer cells.