The Healthy Blueberry

 

Some good-to-know facts about blueberries from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

"Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center (HNRCA) have found that blueberries rank #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables.  Antioxidants help neutralize harmful by-products of metabolism called "free radicals" that can lead to cancer and other age related diseases."

 
  Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service reported that the powerful blueberry antioxidant, pterostilbene, helps reduce harmful LDL cholesterol. Reported by msn.com, full article at USDA ARS. blueberry picking
 

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