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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Food Spotlight: Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.)

Raw Blueberries


Aldi recently had a deal pricing blueberries at $1.89 per pint.  Knowing the potency and concentration of the phyotchemicals contained in blueberries, I naturally bought and ate 15 pints over the course of two weeks.  Blueberries have phytochemicals from nearly every group listed on the USDA database. (1)  They contain anthocyanadins, flavan-3-ols, flavones, flavanols, and proanthocyanadins. (1)  Even kale is not listed as having antioxidants in all of these categories. (2)  The possible health benefits of these compounds include: protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. (3)  Blueberries are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin k, and vitamin c. (1)

Raw Blueberries
Kale
Phytochemicals
Absorption of Anthocyanins from Blueberries and Serum Antioxidant Status in Human Subjects
Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity of Georgia-Grown Blueberries and Blackberries

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