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Blueberries have the highest antioxidant content of all fresh fruits, but that's not the only reason you should add them to your diet
Blueberries help neutralize the effects of free radicals in the body
At just 40 calories, half a cup (125 mL) of blueberries contains vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium and pectin as well as B vitamins, vitamin E, selenium, zinc and iron.
Blueberries also have the highest antioxidant content of all fresh fruits, most notably anthocyanins, which play a significant role in neutralizing the effects of free radicals (substances that affect both the development of diseases and aging in the body).
The potent nutrient and antioxidant content of blueberries also:
Fresh blueberries are available throughout the summer months and are excellent eaten as a snack, in baking, sprinkled on yogurt or added to salads. Frozen blueberries and blueberry juice are available year round.
Frozen Blueberry Yogurt
Ingredients
Instructions
Serve as you would ice cream.
Originally published in Wellness Matters, Canada Wide Media’s quarterly newsletter on health and wellness.