If food is medicine, there is none better than blueberries,sometimes called squaw huckleberries or deerberries. The latest research has uncovered the powerful healing potential of this succulent fruit.
Scientists have also discovered that these tiny berries can slow down both the growth and proliferation of certain types of breast cancer cells. Other studies have also shown that certain compounds in this fruit can lower the proliferation of colon cancer cells by inducing programmed cancer cell death, a situation that bodes well for the cancer patients.
These blue fruits can also reduce the risk of heart disease because of their high fiber content and their anti-inflammatory action. Consistent intake of 1-2 cups of this fruit on adaily basis has been shown to decrease triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure.
A study in Canada also shows that drinking one cup of wild blueberry juice every day for 3 weeks reduces insulin sensitivity and inflammation, two factors that are related to heart disease.
Why not incorporate more blueberries into your diet?
Here is a fantastic blueberry smoothie recipe from Healing Cuisine!
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