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BLUEBERRIES!
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Freezing Blueberries Increases Availability Of Antioxidants - Here Are 8 Ways This Superfood Benefits
Health
by Julie Wilson
(NaturalNews) Just when you thought that the health benefits of blueberries couldn't be any more plentiful, new research has found that freezing the superfood actually increases the berry's nutritional content.
Graduate student Marin Plumb, a food science major at South Dakota State University, found that frozen blueberries are equally nutritious as fresh blueberries, even after six months of freezing.
Plumb's experiment involved observing antioxidant levels in blueberries frozen for one, three and five months. After comparing the antioxidant content of frozen berries to fresh berries, she found no decrease in the nutritional value of the frozen berries.
In fact, Plumb noted that freezing actually increased the anthocyanin concentration.
"The ice crystals that form during freezing disrupt the structure of the plant tissue, making the anthocyanins more available," Plumb explained.
Anthocyanins are a group of antioxidant compounds that provide various systems in the human body with protection.
Blueberries may be the world's healthiest food
"Blueberries go head to head with strawberries and pomegranates in antioxidant capacity," said Plumb's research adviser, professor Basil Dalaly, who teaches a course on phytochemicals, the naturally occurring chemical compounds in fruits and vegetables.
When it comes to eating healthy foods, "the greener or redder, the better," added Dalaly.
It's no coincidence that people associate bright color with nutrition. Anthocyanin, which works wonders in our bodies, is also the colorful pigment that gives many foods their color.
Organic blueberries have higher nutritional content than conventional berries
Don't believe industry studies that claim organic food is equal in nutrition to conventional; it's simply not true.
A study directly compared the total antioxidant capacity of organically grown versus non-organically grown blueberries and found that the organic blueberries had significantly higher concentrations of phenol antioxidants and total anthocyanin antioxidants than conventional berries.
Below are 8 reasons to consume blueberries daily
Improving memory/motor function - One study found that older adults (average age 76) fed blueberries daily for 12 weeks (2-2.5 cups per day) performed better on two different cognitive function tests, which included memory, than those who hadn't consumed the superfood.
Eye protection - Blueberries have been proven to protect the retina from unwanted sunlight and oxygen damage.
Heart - Consuming blueberries significantly lowers your risk of developing heart disease by regulating and relaxing arterial elasticity in the vascular wall. They also improve blood flow.
Reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease/dementia - Anthocyanin improves memory and mental fluidity, and can help protect against brain cell loss. Blueberries also stimulate nerve cell growth and facilitate better communication between nerve cell processes, in turn slowing the aging process.
Digestion - Blueberries offer antioxidant protection of the digestive tract by combating free radicals, some of which can cause cancer. This superfood plays a significant role in combating colon cancer.
Protection from toxic heavy metals - Romanian chemists from the University of Bucharest discovered that blueberries protect against heavy metals. Blueberry extract created a force field that acted as a barrier against cadmium, protecting cells from toxic heavy metal damage.
Blood sugar - Blueberries have a favorable impact on blood sugar, even for diabetics. Those who consumed at least three servings of blueberries a day saw significant improvement in their regulation of blood sugar.
Nervous system - Blueberries contain a range of different antioxidants, all of which are beneficial to the human body. This range of nutrients provides nerve cells with protection from oxygen damage. Nerve cells are persistently at risk for oxygen damage, thus requiring continuous protection.
Blueberries are one of our body's greatest allies. Their ability to eliminate free radicals protects us from every day exposure to various forms of pollution, including pesticides, sun exposure and heavy metals.
The United States is responsible for the world's supply of blueberries, growing 84 percent of the superfood in 2012.
Additional sources:
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.sdstate.edu
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.whfoods.com
http://wellnessmaine.com
http://science.naturalnews.com
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Re: BLUEBERRIES!
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Miracle Compound Found In Blueberries Prevents Dementia And Alzheimer's
by Isabelle Z.
(NaturalNews) While many aspects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease remain largely mysterious to scientists, one thing is clear: People who are looking to prevent the onset of dementia can find a surprising ally in organic blueberries.
Researcher Robert Krikorian of the University of Cincinnati carried out a study of 47 people aged 68 and over, who had been diagnosed with a mild level of cognitive impairment. (This could entail slight memory lapses that may or may not eventually develop into dementia.)
In the study, some participants were given a powder made from a teacup-sized amount of blueberries, while others were given a placebo powder. They were given mental tests that focused on the thinking and memory skills that are often affected by dementia at the beginning of the study and again at its conclusion.
Those who consumed the berry powder showed a significant improvement in their cognitive function compared to the placebo group, and this finding was backed up by brain scans that showed more activity in the group who had consumed the blueberries.
This benefit is likely due to the anthocyanins in blueberries, which are the chemicals that give the fruit its deep blue hue. It is believed that they can affect the brain by reducing inflammation, enhancing blood flow, and making it easier for cells to communicate.
Just one of many studies showing that blueberries aid memory
Dr. Krikorian said that these findings corroborated previous studies in both humans and animals. Next, he wants to study people who are in their 50s and early 60s with a higher risk of Alzheimer's.
He also emphasizes the importance of starting to eat the berries in middle age, as research shows that the disease could actually eat away at one's brain for decades before the first symptoms start to emerge. It is not yet known what amount will get the job done, but he believes that eating the fruit a few times a week is sufficient.
A similar study by a team of researchers from the University of Reading and Peninsula Medical School in England, showed improved performance in spatial working tasks just three weeks into a three-month course of supplementing a regular diet with blueberries.
That study's principal investigator, Dr. Matt Whiteman, said: "This study not only adds science to the claim that eating blueberries are good for you, it also provides support to a diet-based approach that could potentially be used to increase memory capacity and performance in the future."
A true superfood
Blueberries are rich in phenolic compounds, which are compounds that have a high antioxidant capacity. A number of clinical studies have suggested that these berries could serve as effective anti-cancer agents in both their natural form and as nutritional supplements. Blueberry intake was also shown to reduce colon cancer risk in a study conducted by the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia.
Their anti-cancer properties are believed to include the ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells. Many of blueberries' benefits can be derived from the high amount of flavonoids that cross the blood/brain barrier when one eats blueberries, as well as a number of other antioxidant and biochemical benefits.
It's pretty easy to see how organic blueberries came to be considered a superfood, when you add up all of the things that research has shown they can be good for. A 2009 study in Experimental Biology discovered that they might change the way the body stores and uses sugar for energy. The researchers in that study noted that rats who ate a blueberry-rich diet had a decrease in abdominal fat, triglycerides and cholesterol, while their glucose control got a boost.
Other studies have shown blueberries to promote urinary tract health by keeping bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract. It is also believed to be useful in preventing osteoporosis.
Alzheimer's' disease is the only one of the top ten causes of death in America that cannot be cured or even slowed, and with an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with the disease, the need for a safe and effective method of prevention is stronger than ever. While scientists believe that more studies are needed, these berries are already showing a lot of promise.
Sources include:
DailyMail.co.uk
Science.NaturalNews.com
Science.NaturalNews.com
Superfoods.news
NaturalNews.com
ALZ.org
EurekAlert.org
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Re: BLUEBERRIES!
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Thanks again Suzanne. On behalf of those using this site, I want to say a special thank you for all your excellent work. Blessings.
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Re: BLUEBERRIES!
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Thanks again Suzanne. On behalf of those using this site, I want to say a special thank you for all your excellent work. Blessings. And I want to second that.
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Blueberries Can Help Fight Alzheimer's
by Sarah Landers
(NaturalNews) Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that gets worse over time and is the most common form of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, it is a disease that normally affects people over 65, however, 5% of sufferers have early-onset Alzheimer's, meaning that they are only in their 40s or 50s.
It is estimated that more than 26 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's, as reported by Waking Times, and that by 2050 this figure will quadruple.
At present there is no known cure for Alzheimer's, but an increasing number of studies support the idea that "superfoods" such as blueberries might be able to help fight the onset and progression of the disease. According to Medical Xpress, blueberries are already known to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, but new research has shown that they might be a useful way of preventing Alzheimer's disease and its associated symptoms.
Blueberries as a super fruit
According to FitDay, blueberries have gained super fruit status because of their high concentrations of antioxidants and phytonutrients. These compounds have been linked to preventing cell damage by neutralizing radicals, while also preventing inflammation and protecting against cancer and chronic heart disease.
Inflammation is a known cause of Alzheimer's, and new research from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center has shown that "blueberries can have a real benefit in improving memory and cognitive function in some older adults," according to Robert Krikorian, PhD, leader of the research team.
As reported by Medical Xpress, blueberries also contain flavonoids known as anthocyanins, which have been shown to improve brain function and slow down brain aging in animal studies. Meanwhile, according to FitDay, blueberries are also thought to reverse short-term memory loss, and their antioxidants can improve motor skills. These antioxidants include anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, resveratrol, flavonols and tannins – all of which have been linked to preventing the growth of cancer cells.
But the power of blueberries goes beyond their antioxidant content – they also contain a wealth of vitamins that are important to the health of your whole body, such as vitamin A which is vital for your eyesight.
Turmeric also an Alzheimer's-fighting superfood
A recent study focusing around the use of turmeric powder as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's has had surprising results, as reported by Waking Times. After three months of treatment, the patients studied being showed an improvement in their symptoms, and the report in the Indian journal Ayu states that "in one case, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score was up five points... they came to recognize their family within 1 year [of] treatment." Could it really be the case that this popular spice most commonly found in the kitchen also has a place in the medicine cupboard?
To date, there are 114 different studies which show indications that turmeric has neuroprotective properties, and two in particular show that one of the compounds – curcumin – can enhance the clearance of pathological brain plaque, as well as inhibit the development of Alzheimer's.
The benefits of natural treatments for Alzheimer's are undeniable, and these studies show that we should always look to Mother Nature as well as modern medicine when treating disease. Studies have recently found a link between a common prostate cancer treatment and Alzheimer's which is thought to as much as double the likelihood of patients developing Alzheimer's. While this isn't yet confirmed, it is something that oncologists are now taking into account when deciding what treatment is best for prostate cancer. Should doctors be looking for more natural ways to intervene with – and cure – diseases?
Sources include:
MedicalXpress.com
WakingTimes.com
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov
Medicine.news
TruthWiki.org
Alz.org
FitDay.com
Science.NaturalNews.com
-Suzanne-
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