Blueberry Articles

For more information about blueberries and their many benefits, browse our archive of interesting articles:

1. The New Wine Alternative
   You don't have to pour red wine on your Cheerios to get the heart-healthy goodness of resveratrol in the morning. Bring blueberries to your breakfast table instead.
   www.realage.com 4/9/2007
2. Blueberries tackle bowel cancer
   A compound in blueberries may be good for preventing bowel cancer, US scientists believe.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk 3/26/2007
3. 5 Foods to Add to Your Diet
   So many diet programs are about what you can't have, but what about focusing on things you can add to your diet? What a concept! More food instead of less?
   health.msn.com 10/3/2005
4. Top Ten Smart Foods
   Sweet wild blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, which mop up nasty free radicals. Studies of rats show that a blueberry-rich diet improves memory and motor skills and reverses age-related declines in balance and coordination.
   health.msn.com 6/30/2005
5. Exercise, Eating to Enhance Memory?
   Dr. Andrew Weil explains how blueberries can help to enhance memory.
   www.drweil.com 1/24/2005
6. New research shows blueberries lower LDL cholesterol better than statin drugs
   New research reveals the exciting fact that blueberries provide an effective way to lower cholesterol without the dangers of statin drugs. In fact, the research shows that a compound in blueberries acts just as effectively as statin drugs to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in mice, but without the negative side effects of statin drugs (such as having your muscles waste away).
   newstarget.com 12/19/2004
7. The Wrinkle Cure™ - More Blueberry Benefits
   Dr. Perricone comments on the cholesterol-busting power of blueberries.
   www.imakenews.com 9/10/2004
8. Boost your body's immune system
   Super foods help combat an assortment of ailments
   Microsoft Home Magazine 9/1/2004
9. Blueberries reduce high cholesterol better than drugs, and without the negative side effects
   To reduce levels of bad cholesterol, low density protein and other blood fats, Dr. Agnes Rimando and her Department of Agriculture team studied the effects of the antioxidant pterostilbene, which is found in blueberries.
   newstarget.com 8/28/2004
10. Blueberries 'can help to reduce cholesterol'
    A substance found in blueberries can cut harmful cholesterol as effectively as a commercial drug, and has the potential for fewer side effects.
    www.netdoctor.co.uk 8/24/2004
11. Blueberries Lower Cholesterol
    Blueberries could provide an alternative way to lower cholesterol, according to US researchers.
    BBC News 8/24/2004
12. Blueberry compound shows promise of lowering cholesterol as effectively as drug
    A compound in blueberries shows promise in preliminary laboratory studies of lowering cholesterol as effectively as a commercial drug and has the potential for fewer side effects, according to a researcher with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
    medicalnewstoday.com 8/24/2004
13. Inside blueberries, a cholesterol buster
    But extract may be better bet than the fruit itself
    www.msnbc.msn.com 8/23/2004
14. Blueberries, cranberries, strawberries all contain powerful phytochemicals that fight cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol and more
    Here's more good news on how nature can help you prevent and reverse chronic disease. Berries such as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and raspberries are rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals that prevent and even reverse serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stomach ulcers and even help lower cholesterol levels.
    newstarget.com 7/26/2004
15. Menopause and Memory Loss?
    Dr. Andrew Weil explains how blueberries can help menopausal women with memory problems.
    www.drweil.com 11/14/2003
16. Eating to Ease Inflammation?
    Dr. Andrew Weil explains how blueberries can help ease inflammation.
    www.drweil.com 5/7/2003
17. A Blue Nutraceutical
    For centuries, blueberries (Vaccinnium) have been touted in folklore and medicine as a valuable functional food.
    nutrasolutions.com 9/1/2001
18. Blueberry Health Benefits
    From research labs all across the country and the world, there is growing evidence that blueberries could be powerful little disease fighters.
    ushbc.org 
19. Dr. Andrew Weil: Eating Well — Best Diet In The World
    Dr. Andrew Weil comments on blueberries and its anti-aging effect on Oprah.com.
    www.oprah.com 
20. Dr. Perricone's 'Good' Foods
    Dr. Perricone lists out his list of “Good Foods” on Oprah.com.
    www.oprah.com 
21. Beauty foods for clear skin
    Dr. Perricone recommends eating a cup of colorful berries, such as strawberries and blueberries, everyday on MSN.com.
    msn.com 
22. Foods for Your Heart: Dr. Andrew Weil
    Dr. Andrew Weil recommends blueberries as one of the foods for your heart on Oprah.com.
    www.oprah.com