Blueberries are native to North America but it’s only been recently that blueberry nutrition has hit national attention. With approximately 30 different species, blueberries have become an important and plentiful tool for preventing free radical damage, one of the leading causes of aging and degenerative diseases.

Because of its high ORAC value and nutritional density, I use blueberries as one of my ingredients in my morning protein shake. Here is a brief overview of their health benefits and why it’s important to include blueberries in your diet:

• Improves heart health

• Provides cancer protection

• Helps prevent damage to collagen

• Improves cognitive function

• Protects against macular degeneration and cataracts

• Improves elimination

That’s an impressive list of health benefits all designed to keep you young and healthy as you age. Read More →