Monday, September 15, 2008

Blueberries For A Healthy Diet




Did you know that blueberries are an important part of a healthy diet? They maybe small but they pack a healthy punch! Blueberries are sweet, tangy and intensely blue with natural substances that can help protect against disease and promote healthy aging. They have powerful natural antioxidant qualities.

Blueberries contain naturally containing antioxidants like Vitamins C and E, which help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. They are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries, anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants.

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