6 Reasons to Eat Blueberries<br><img src=""><br><p>Any way you buy them - fresh, frozen or dried - blueberries are packed with nutritional power. If you need reasons beside taste to snack on blueberries, keep these nutrition facts in mind. Blueberries:</p><ol type="1"><li><strong>Provide antioxidants.</strong> Anthocyanins, the pigments that make blueberries blue, are potent antioxidants: A half cup of blueberries provides the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli.</li><li><strong>Are a healthy, low glycemic-index carbohydrate</strong>, an especially good choice for diabetics.</li><li><strong>Are a source of vitamin C</strong>, important for a supporting your immune system.</li><li><strong>Help meet your need for daily fiber</strong> - two grams per one-half cup serving.</li><li><strong>Have shown promise</strong> in addressing the effects of aging: animal studies have demonstrated improved motor skills and a reversal of age-related short-term memory loss associated with consuming blueberries.</li><li><strong>May have other health benefits</strong> ranging from preventing cancer and defending against urinary tract infections to protecting the brain from stroke damage and reducing heart disease risks.</li></ol><p>Look for organic blueberries, and toss some in a salad, on cereal, eat as a snack, or make a blueberry pie. If fresh organic blueberries are cost prohibitive, substitute with frozen or dried products - all three forms provide health-protective benefits. Keep in mind that dried blueberries are a concentrated source of sugar, so enjoy them in moderation. <br /><br /><strong>A Diet for Healing Your Body</strong><br /><strong>Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan</strong> is an eight-week plan which includes a specific focus on the diet and how it can help to heal the body. Learn more about different foods that can improve and strengthen your overall health - <a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;204543037;27785482;k">take the free tour today!</a></p>