July is National Blueberry Month! Go ahead, grab a boost of Blue.
To celebrate, we have put together five facts about blueberries. These are sure to make your mouth water for a healthy handful.
- Blueberries are the #1 fruit with the highest antioxidant capacity. It beats out any other berry! These powerful antioxidants have been known to improve the immune system and prevent infections in the body (especially urinary tract infections.)
- Blueberries can help with weight loss. Blueberries have fewer than 100 calories in a cup, making it a healthy pick to snack on. There have also been numerous studies, linking blueberries to the loss of stomach fat.
- The deeper the color of a blueberry, the richer they are in antioxidants, vitamins and medicinal perks. Go for the darkest berries!
- Blueberries can reduce the risk of cancer. Anthocyanins (which give the fruit its hue) have been studied and known to attack cancer-causing free radicals in the body.
- Blueberries for the brain! Numerous studies have shown that blueberries can help reduce the risk of memory loss. Brain food at its finest!
