Want to Live Longer? Eat Blueberries

'Did you know that blueberries not only boost brain function, but also increase life span across many species?


We already knew these “blue” packets of health were pretty amazing, but increasing longevity … now that’s a surprise.


Longevity enthusiasts will be excited about these findings. Rich in anthocyanins and stilbene compounds, blueberries are quickly becoming a critical component of a science-based longevity program.'




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8 Great Ways to Enjoy Blueberries

'Rich in antioxidants, blueberries fight free radical damage and keep you younger longer. Research has found that blueberries can also reverse age related declines in motor function, balance, and coordination. There’s more: a single serving of blueberries gives you 25 percent of your daily quota of vitamin C.


Of course blueberries taste divine baked with muffins, crumbled into cobblers and just on their own, but here are some simple ideas to help you create magic with these beautiful berries:'




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Nutrition and Behavior

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Boost Your Brainpower and Stay Sharp Longer

 

'Memory problems start small. Misplaced car keys… wracking your brain for a familiar word… or forgetting a name you should know. 

But then it happens more and more often. Eventually, you start worrying. How long before these little slips make daily life difficult? 

But you may be able to avoid those little slips. You may even be able to make your memory sharper and rebuild your brainpower. Several recent studies show how.
Three new studies show that fruit juice may be a key to better memory.' 


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Blueberries Reverse Rodents' Brain Decline

 

'Early in 2010, research teams from the U.S. and the UK published positive results from the first-ever controlled clinical trials to test the effects of blueberries on brain function in older adults.

In both trials, people who drank blueberry juice or smoothies showed significant improvements in learning and memory, compared with the control groups.'

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A Magical Memory Booster

'Blueberries -- in pies, pancakes and muffins -- take me right back to my childhood summer vacations at the beach. Or, based on the latest research I’ve seen on this super-food, it may actually be that eating all those blueberries sharpened my cognitive abilities, making their deliciousness all the more memorable!

Perhaps the connection is not quite so direct, but I just read a study reporting that blueberries have a profound effect on human brain function.'


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