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Blueberries: A Handful of Health

BLUEBERRIES A Handful of Health Plump, juicy, and sweet, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted by a silvery sheen called a bloom, blueberries are one of nature's great treasures. Though miniature in size, they are also proof that, when it comes to health benefits, good things really do come in small packages. NORTH AMERICAN BLUEBERRY CONSUMPTION With blueberry production increasing to match rising levels of consumption, it's clear that more Americans are discovering just how good these Little Blue Dynamos are. 853 749 million Ibs. Total million Ibs. 283 349 414 million Ibs. million Ibs. million Ibs. 1995 2000 2005 2010 2011 15.5 oz. 17.8 oz. 20.2 oz. 34.9 oz. 39.5 oz. Per Capita BLUEBERRIES ARE. LOW IN FAT. FULL OF DIETARY FIBER. A one-cup serving contains only 80 calories and virtually no fat. A handful of blueberries helps satisfy recommended daily fiber intake.? Fiber helps keep the body regular, the heart healthy, and cholesterol in FULL OF PHYTONUTRIENTS. AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF MANGANESE. check. PACKED WITH VITAMIN C. Research suggests that the phytonutrients in blueberries, called polyphenols, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help lessen the inflammatory process associated with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other age-related diseases. 587 Manganese plays an important role in bone development and in converting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into energy. 4 One serving delivers almost 25% of one's daily requirement of vitamin C.2 Vitamin C aids collagen formation and helps maintain healthy gums and capillaries and a healthy immune system. HEALTH AREAS WHERE BLUEBERRIES MAY PLAY A ROLE Researchers are currently pursuing four tracks to better understand the role that blueberries may play in promoting good health. . CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH BRAIN HEALTH INSULIN RESPONSE CANCER RISK REDUCTION A collaboration between the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Column Five. blueberries Little Blue Dynamos.com I. The North American Blueberry Council (NABC), "Blueberry Statistical Record 2011." Prepared by the North American Blueberry Council (NABC). May 2012. 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS 2012. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 25. 3. Medline Plus Medical Dictionary Online. U.S. National Library of Medicine. NIH. 4. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, lodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium and Zinc. (2001) National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Chapter 10 Manganese. 5. Prior RL. Cao G. Martin A, Sofic E, McEwen J, O'Brien, C, Lischner N, Ehlenfeldt M, Kalt W, Krewer G. Mainland CM. Antioxidant capacity as influenced by total phenolic and anthocyanin content, maturity, and variety of Vaccinium species. J Agric Food Chem 1998: 46 (7) :2686-93. 6. Wu X, Schauss AG. Mitigation of inflammation with foods. J Agric Food Chem 2012; 60 (27):6703-17. 7. How Plants Protect Us From Disease. USDA/Agricultural Research Service. ScienceDaily. April 27, 2009

Blueberries: A Handful of Health

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Plump, juicy, and sweet, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted by a silvery sheen called a bloom, blueberries are one of nature's great treasures. Though mini...

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