Description
Eat blueberries
How to Do It
Blueberries can be eaten raw, stewed, baked, or blended into smoothies
Benefits
- Healthy weight management[1]
- Protect against aging[2,3,4]
- May prevent cancer[2,3,4,5]
- Reduce heart disease risk[1,6,7]
- Improve brain function and memory[8,9]
- May control blood sugar levels[10]
- Improve exercise recovery[11]
Why it works
- Low in calories[1]
- High in antioxidants[2,3,4,8,9]
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol[6,7]
- Reduce inflammation[8,9]
- Had an effect on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism[10,11]
Suggested Frequency
Daily
Supporting Studies and Articles
Side Effects
Sore stomach
Raised blood sugar levels
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Brooke Burke
Maria Menounos
Brooklyn Decker
Robert Downey Jr.
Notes
- Avoid blueberry leaf supplements if diabetic, can cause drop in blood sugar levels
- Avoid if sensitive to salicylates, can cause headaches, rash, and GI issues
