Incredible Ways These Popular Superfoods Can Improve Your Overall Health

Blueberries

Blueberries are an incredibly popular sweet fruit, and thanks to the abundance of nutrients they contain, are often considered a phenomenal superfood. Individuals can eat them alone, use them in baked goods, as part of a fruit salad, or a topping for yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal.

A one cup serving of ripe blueberries, according to the USDA’s National Nutrient Database, includes 4.1 grams of dietary fiber, seventy-six milligrams of potassium, and 3.6 milligrams of vitamin C. They are also an incredible source of antioxidants through flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins, which are part of a large ‘group’ called polyphenols. Anthocyanins help reduce DNA damage and prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is considered the ‘bad’ cholesterol and a critical part of the progression towards heart disease. The antioxidants in blueberries have also been linked to improving brain function (e.g., memory) and improving insulin sensitivity. Add another berry superfood to this list by reading more.