Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries Benefits to the EyesJust as we want to slow down the aging process for the rest of our bodies we want to slow down the aging process in our eyes.The health benefits of these powerful, antioxidant rich berries include improved memory and reduced oxidation. Oxidation leads to aging and degenerative diseases, like macular degeneration. 
The eye is very vulnerable to free radical damage because it is exposed to so much sunlight and UV rays. In addition, there is lots of oxidation occurring in the retina which also creates free radicals. These free radicals then cause damage to our eyes resulting in eye conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. Blueberries Benefits to the Eyes Blueberry Antioxidant
USDA scientists Dr. Ronald Prior and Dr. Guohua Cao have demonstrated that these wonderful berries contain the highest antioxidant capacity of the 40 different fruits and vegetables tested."The antioxidant characteristics in blueberries appear to be due largely to anthocyanins," said Dr. Prior, whose has been a key researcher in the role of antioxidants. The wild variety contain one of the highest anthocyanin levels of berries commercially available in North America." To learn more about why you should include this antioxidant rich food in your diet click here: Blueberry Antioxidant Blueberries Health Benefits
Blueberries are also known as the "brain berry." Antioxidants and nutrients don't just benefit the eyes, but the rest of our bodies as well.
Not only are they an antioxidant rich food, they contain other powerful nutrients and vitamins as well. Find out other reasons why you want to include blueberries in your macular degeneration diet. Blueberry Smoothie RecipesBlueberries are a favorite treat at our house. In fact we have planted 8 bushes in our backyard.Enjoy the health benefits of blueberries by having a blueberry smoothie for your breakfast or snack. With 8 blueberry bushes in our backyard we have a freezer full of our own organic blueberries. Find out how you can make a good for you and great tasting healthy smoothie.
Blueberry Smoothie Recipes
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