Since we began this blog we have been looking at foods as well as medications as a way of treating different medical conditions.  And one (well actually there are several) names keeps on coming up.

Blueberries!

So we thought we would take this opportunity to look in more detail at the possible health benefits of the blueberry.

So here goes.

1. Blueberries can act as anti-oxidants.  To find out more please have a look at our previous blog on anti-oxidants – https://patienttalk.org/?p=252.
2. It may well be that they can promote weight loss.  In particular with abdominal fat.
3. They seem to be a great stress buster.  Have a look at https://patienttalk.org/?p=229 for more information.
4. Being high in Vitamin C blueberries are great for cardiovascular health.
5. Eye health – it seems blueberries could be useful for helping to slow down cataracts (https://patienttalk.org/?p=471) and macular degeneration.
6. Digestive ailments.  Because they are so high in fibre they are great if you are suffering from constipation.
7. Bladder infections.  Blueberries operate in a similar fashion to cranberries.
8. Cancer.  It is possible that blueberries have anti-cancer properties but these are very much under investigation.

So it seems that blueberries deserve their title as a Superfood.  And this is where you come in.  Do you include blueberries in your diet?  Do they have a positive effect?

And most importantly can we have your recipes for blueberries.  It would be great for our readers to get your recommendation here.

Thanks in advance