Blueberries.......

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BrianSharpe
BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
Here's an interesting little item from Runners World.....

BLUEBERRIES PROTECT YOU ON LONG RUNS
Physiologists from Appalachian State University gave runners a cup of blueberries daily for six weeks; a second group had no blueberries. Participants then ran for two-and-a-half hours. The results (published in May) show the berry-eating runners had more immune cells and less inflammation and oxidative damage before and after the run. Researchers believe anthocyanidins in blueberries are responsible for the protective benefits.

ACTION: During training, have blueberries or other anthocyanidin-rich foods (blackberries, pomegranate juice) daily.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--14057-0,00.html?cm_mmc=NL-Nutrition-_-933434-_-06072012-_-Blueberries-and-Beer

I love blueberries and eat them almost daily! :happy:

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  • lauleipop
    lauleipop Posts: 260 Member
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    Oh good! Now I have another excuse to eat them. I love blueberries when they are in season.
  • Emilit_uk
    Emilit_uk Posts: 87
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    This is good to hear because I freakin' love blueberries!
  • nermal6873
    nermal6873 Posts: 344 Member
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    Yummy! Love blueberries!
  • s35keith
    s35keith Posts: 121 Member
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    I knew it!