It’s cool, rich, and will melt in your mouth…
All the while helping turn the tide on heart disease, belly-fat, and even cancer!?
Yes, just one sweet and magical ingredient in this delicious slice of cheesecake can do all that (and more) – blueberries.
Now when it comes to blueberries I bet you’re a lot like me. You’ve eaten your share over the years and you’ve probably even seen them make the headlines as the latest and greatest anti-oxidant rich superfood ever to be – and then promptly forgot about them.
Well, It’s time you and I started to appreciate the power of blueberries once again! In fact, I’m going to reveal 5 specific reasons why you should – when it comes to your health – right now.
How Just One Daily Cup Of Fresh Blueberries Can Help Turn The Tide On Heart disease, Belly Fat, Cancer – And More.
I’m passing along this information from Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, a certified doctor of natural medicine and founded the No. 1 natural health website in the world today. What makes him and his deep knowledge of natural and preventive medicine so impressive is his non-stop passion for helping people live better, longer, and healthier lives. You read his Top 7 Health Benefits Of Blueberries Blog Post by clicking here. (It’s impressive!)
1. Fight Free-Radical Disease. (Oxidative Stress)
“Antioxidants not only prevent cell damage, but also protect against several types of chronic disease, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. (1)
Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants. One study in China compared the antioxidant capacity of blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries and found that blueberries not only contained the highest total antioxidant capacity but also contained more of many specific types of antioxidants, including phenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. (2)”
2. Put The Brakes On Cancer Cell Growth.
“A 2010 test-tube study reported that blueberry extract was able to inhibit the growth and spread of breast cancer cells, making blueberry extracts potential cancer-fighting agents. (5) Another animal study from the Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville treated rats with breast cancer using blueberry powder and found that it reduced tumor volume by 40 percent. (6)
Although these results are promising, be sure to consume a variety of berries along with plenty of other fruits and vegetables to really optimize the cancer-fighting potential of your diet.”
3. Keep You Feeling “Full” Loner (Fight Belly-Fat)
“Take a look at the blueberry nutrition profile, and you’ll quickly see why this nutrient-packed berry is great if you’re looking to lose weight fast. It’s low in calories but provides a whopping 3.6 grams of fiber per cup, fulfilling up to 14 percent of your daily fiber needs with just one serving.
Fiber moves slowly through your digestive tract, promoting satiety and keeping you feeling fuller for longer to aid in weight loss.”
4. Cool Inflammation.
“Although inflammation is a normal immune response that helps protect your body from illness and injury, chronic inflammation is at the root of most diseases. In fact, inflammation is thought to contribute to a wide range of conditions, including cancer, autoimmune conditions, heart disease and even depression. (12)
A 2014 test-tube study even found that the polyphenols found in blueberries helped reduce the activity of several markers of inflammation. (13)”
5. Leads To Lower Blood Pressure & More.
“Studies show that eating blueberries could help reduce some of the risk factors for heart disease. A 2015 study, for example, found that eating blueberries daily for eight weeks resulted in lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness in 48 women. (17) Another study in published in the Journal of Nutrition reported that blueberry supplementation led to greater decreases in blood pressure and oxidized LDL cholesterol, two major risk factors for heart disease, compared to a control group. (18)”
Blueberries (give you the hard to find good stuff)
Besides the nutrition facts you can see for yourself with a quick google search…(Here’s what else makes them so good).
“blueberries also contain some niacin, vitamin A, folate, pantothenic acid, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Not only that, but blueberries also contain other beneficial compounds, including resveratrol, anthocyanin, phytonutrients, and pterostilbene. It’s this blueberry nutrition profile that provides all the wonderful health benefits of blueberries. Dr. Axe.”
So there you have it! Blueberries.
Now, about your cheesecake…
Well, I hope by now you’re ready to give blueberries a little bit of some forgotten love because they will be sure to love you back!
Here is a low carb Cheesecake recipe, compliments of YouTube and CaveManKeto for your pleasure and health. (p.s. you KNOW what to substitute the strawberries for…)
Enjoy your blueberries!
