Benefits of Blueberries

Blueberries are delectable either raw or cooked. Each beautiful blue berry is packed full of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese, Together, these work together to strengthen bones, regulate digestion, lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease, maintain insulin levels, and prevent neurological disorders. They also help prevent wrinkles and constipation.

Benefits & Effects of Blueberries

Aging

Blood pressure

Bone health

Brain-Cognitive Health

Constipation

Diabetes

Eating the right foods can help you maintain healthy blood-sugar levels and insulin levels.

Digestion

Heart disease

Raw or cooked

Vitamins & Nutrients found in Blueberries (Click for details)

Calcium

Calcium is essential for strong bones and muscles and a healthy heart and nerves. It is found in diary products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.), broccoli, kale, soft-boned fish such as sardines or salmon, and calcium-fortified foods and beverages. Note: The body requires Vitamin D in order to absorb calcium. Calcium deficiencies could result in low bone mass which leads to weak bones and osteoporosis. Children deficient in calcium may not reach full height. Calcium supplements or ingesting excessive amounts of calcium may pose risks such as heart attack or prostate cancer.

Iron

Iron helps regulate the body's temperature and is good for improving energy levels and the ability to focus. It is essential for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a chemical element, essential for life. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, mostly in the bones, heart, muscles, and liver. Certain medications such as antibiotics, allergy medicine, and diuretics interfere with magnesium absorption. People deficient in magnesium can suffer from hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, or even alcoholism.

Manganese

Manganese is a strong antioxidant - one of the most important in the body. It helps reduce inflammation, regulates blood sugar, reduces the occurrence of epileptic seizures, reduces the risk of heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases.

Phosphorous

Phosphorus is essential for producing DNA and RNA. It manages how your body stores and uses energy, filters waste from the kidneys, and helps grow, maintain, and repair tissue and cells. It also strengthens bones and teeth, regulates the heartbeat, and reduce muscle pain.

Vitamin C (Absorbic Acid)

Vitamin C (absorbic acid) is found in many natural fruits and vegetables such as green leaf vegetables, broccoli, green peppers, carrots, bean sprouts, tomatoes, mango, papayas, strawberries, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits.

Your body requires Vitamin C in order to produce collagen, which is found in your skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. It also serves as a detoxifier to reduce toxic chemicals from your body. Without Vitamin C, people are susceptible to many diseases from the common cold to scurvy, which will result in death if it is not treated. Eating fruits and vegetables helps your body grow and repair and even prevents signs of aging by helping to keep skin firm.

Vitamin K (Naphthoquinoids)

Vitamin K (naphthoquinoids) is produced by the body and is responsible for blood clotting. After you’ve been cut, it works to stop you from losing too much blood. Taking antibiotics can cause deficiencies in Vitamin K but you can rely on green leaf vegetables to replenish your supply.

Zinc

Zinc is good for reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, and facilitating healing. It can help treat or prevent acne and enables quicker recovery from the common cold. It can reduce the symptoms of diarrhea and help prevent or slow age-related diseases such as macular degeneration. Topically, it is used in ointments to treat diaper rash and sunburn. Too much zinc, however, can lead to a deficiency in copper, which could result in neurological issues.

Disclaimer:

For best results, fresh, organic foods are recommended.
Foods are most nutritious in their raw form, unless heating is required.
Food sources are recommended over supplements, but in the event you must use supplements, be sure to purchase them from a reputable source. In the U.S., supplements are not regulated by the FDA.
"Everything in moderation" is a good rule of thumb. Don't shock your system by eating dozens of apples (or anything) in one day. A balanced, yet varied diet is the goal.

As with medicine, there are no guarantees. Preventative steps can help prevent illness and possibly prolong lives, but there are many contributing factors and variables which can sometimes produce unexpected results.
Do research and consult your physician before making any serious changes to your diet or taking supplements. Discuss any allergies or concerns you may have. If you are taking any prescriptions or medications, this is especially important.
The information presented here is based on my research and years of note-taking. What started as a short list of cures for friends and family has grown into a full and very complex database, yet is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of eating healthy foods. This list is a work in progress and by no means complete. My goal is to help people suffering from various ailments, with a secondary goal of spreading the news about the miraculous healing power of foods. Use this information as a launchpad into your new healthy life.