 As you can see, blueberries continue to receive an enormous amount of news press. Blueberries are consistently rated as one of the top 10 foods for a healthy diet. Blueberries are an "Atkins Diet" approved fruit. Studies by the USDA at Tuffs University have shown blueberries to be high in Antioxidants, Anthocyanins and Nutraceuticals.
Antioxidants and Nutraceuticals are organic or natural substances found in blueberries that are thought to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease & stroke.
Anthocyanins are what give blueberries it's "blue" color and research has shown it to boost brain power. It may even help to slow down the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.
"Blueberries May Reduce Effects of Aging"
NY Times
Abstract - "Elderly rats fed the human equivalent of at least half a cup of blueberries a day improved in balance, coordination and short-term memory, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience."
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"Blueberries Pack a Powerful Antioxidant Punch"
LA Times
Abstract - "After measuring more than 40 commercially available fruits and vegetables for antioxidant activity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has ranked blueberries as far and away the best. According to the director of those studies, it would take five servings of fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, apples, squash and broccoli, to equal the antioxidant power of half a cup of blueberries."
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"Blueberries boost brain power, study says"
Indianapolis Star
Abstract - "Older Animals with impairments in learning, memory and coordination begin to show significant signs of improvement after a two month diet of blueberries......"
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