”Among their rich supply of phytonutrients, blueberries include a flavonoid called kaempferol. Research calculating flavonoid intake in 66,940 women enrolled in the Nurses Health Study between 1984 and 2002 revealed that women whose diets provided the most kaempferol had a 40% reduction in risk of ovarian cancer, compared to women eating the least kaempferol-rich foods. In addition to blueberries, foods richest in kaempferol include tea (nonherbal), onions, curly kale, leeks, spinach, and broccoli.” - whfoods.com
Did you take your blueberries today? Blueberries are one of the most pigmented fruits and in return they provide a high amount of antioxidant properties. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. Research has proven that blueberries tops the list as the fruit with the most antioxidants! So incorporating more blueberries in your diet can only do you body good, and best of all they taste great and they make a pretty satisfying snack, especially with some homemade blueberry tea(simmer down your blueberries and then let them steep with your tea bags). They are really good snack for kids as well...they love them and with each serving they are intaking lots of vitamin c, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin E. You may even consider growing some blueberries in your garden this summer!
