BLUEBERRIES - 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth

00Angela00

Another day of our education of the "150 Healthiest Foods on Earth". Woo Hoo! Some of these you won't be surprised by, some you will. I'll take one out of each food group each day to mix it up a bit. All information is from the book by jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth".

Last Post:
LENTILS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138830-lentils-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-1896057

BLUEBERRIES:
Intro: Mention blueberries around scientists and you're sure to hear the name of Dr. James Joseph. Joseph is lead scientist in the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. His special interest is what we should eat if we want to keep our marbles intact as we grow older. And it's largely because of Jospeh that blueberries now have a firmly established reputation as a memory-protecting food.

* Blueberries contain compounds like anthocyanin that are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. And inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in virtually every major killer disease: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and heart disease, not to mention "run-of-the-mill" conditions of aging like arthritis.

* Blueberries actually help neurons in the brain communicate with one another more effectively.

* Blueberries are the ultimate memory food. Animal studies have demonstrated that daily consumption of blueberries dramatically slows impairments in motor coordination and memory that ale the usual accompaniments of aging. What's more, they may help lower blood cholesterol and promote urinary health.

* Bilberries, a close European cousin of the blueberry, have been shown to promote eye health and protect against glaucoma and cataract progression.

* Blueberries are called "the vision fruit" in Japan, because they have very high concentrations of anthocyanins, natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories whose benefits include reducing eyestrain and improving nigh vision.

* There are currently plans to study the ability of blueberries to prevent macular degeneration, a disease of the retina and the leading cause of blindness in people over age sixty-five.

* Blueberries have a ton of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help fight against cardiovascular disease.

* Of all fruits testing in one study, wild blueberries showed the greatest anticancer activity.

* Best of all, you can get all these amazing health benefits by just adding 1/2 cup a day of wild or frozen blueberries to your diet.

* Throw them on a salad, in a blender with a protein powder, or, best of all -- my personal favorite -- eat them frozen with a dollop of yogurt. The yogurt sort of freezes upon making contact with the ice-cold blueberries, making the resulting blend the most delicious, healthy "dessert" you can imagine.



For previous posts:

Vegetables:
ARTICHOKES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57017--1-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ARUGULA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58426--14-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ASPARAGUS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60854--27-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BEETS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138594-beets-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Grains:
OATMEAL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57180--2-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
QUINOA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58555--15-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Beans and Legumes:
BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57278--3-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GARBANZO BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58671--16-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN PEAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61075--28-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
LENTILS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138830-lentils-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-1896057

Fruits:
APPLES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57482--4-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
APRICOTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58800--17-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
AVACADOS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61180--29-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BANANAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74093-back-again-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30

Nuts, Seeds, and Nut butters
ALMONDS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57516--5-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BRAZIL NUTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58921--18-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CASHEWS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74139--31-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Soy ong">Foods:
THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57520-soy-not-as-good-as-you-think
EDAMAME: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57602--6-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
FERMENTED SOY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59006--19-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
NATTO: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74266--32-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Dairy:
BUTTER/GHEE ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57689--7-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHEESE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59395--20-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ORGANIC MILK: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74355--33-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
EGGS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57791--8-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
POULTRY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59548--21-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BEEF: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74459--34-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef

Fish and Seafood
CRUSTACEA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57940--9-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
MACKEREL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1%23posts-719366">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60071--22-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-719366
Mollusks (Clams, mussels, scallops, oysters): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74979--35-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?hl=150+healthiest+foods+on+earth#posts-1020290

Specialty ong">Foods
BEE POLLEN: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58069--10-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHOCOLATE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60143--23-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN FOODS AND DRINKS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137942-green-foods-and-drinks-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Beverages:
ACAI JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58196--11-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
COFFEE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60823--26-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CRANBERRY JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60470--24-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Herbs, Spices, and Condiments
CARDAMOM: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58290--12-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CINNAMON: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60564--25-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

Oils
ALMOND OIL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58381--13-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth

frubjious

Thanks for posting this!

00Angela00

I LOVE the book, so I hope other people enjoy getting all the information :-)

BoresEasily

Frozen blueberries are amazing. They're great for smoothies, on cereals, as a snack with some milk or by themselves. The smoothie that I learned about recently and is so good, spinach, bananas, blueberries, milk and ice. Sooo yummy! Just tastes like banana and blueberries which is a nice combination.