Blueberry
Enjoy Blueberry Juice
Vaccinium alaskaense
Vaccinium angustifolium
Vaccinium boreale
Whole blueberry fruit is high in tannins, oxalic acid and leaves an acidic residue behind when eaten whereas blueberry juice prevents bacteria from sticking to bladder walls. It is beneficial for preventing future UTI. The blueberry and other dark fruits contain helpful elements for brain health. The latest news about blueberries, a powerful antioxidant and a food with anti-aging properties, was presented at the American Chemical Society meetings. It was reported that a compound found in blueberries called pterostilbene has the potential to be developed into a nutraceutical for lowering cholesterol, particularly for those who do not respond well to conventional drugs. USDA's Agricultural Research Service indicate that the compound found in Vaccinium berries could be a potent weapon in the battle against obesity and heart disease through its cholesterol-reducing potential.
Blueberry it is a super food and New Jersey's official state fruit. A blueberry enriched antioxidant diet prevented the increase of NF-kappaB (a protein linked to brain aging). Blueberries have been linked with slowing aging and improving cognition. Its natural blue color signals a concentration of anthocyanins, a substance that my help prevent heart disease (cranberries have anthocyanins, too, but blueberries boast more.) Canadian scientists from the Institute of aboriginal peoples' health plan have announced a major project to look to traditional Cree Native Indian medicines, such as blueberries, that fight diabetes, a major health problem among indigenous peoples of the world.