Eating Blueberries Daily May Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease, Even If Risk Is Already High, Study Finds
Blueberries already have a science-based reputation for serving up health benefits, and now new research suggests that even people already at high risk of developing heart disease may benefit from eating a cup a day (with a couple of caveats). (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 31, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David DiSalvo, Contributor Source Type: news
A cup of blueberries a day to keep the doctor away!
University of East Anglia scientists tested the effects of eating blueberries every day on 138 overweight and obese adults. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
(University of East Anglia) Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease -- according to a new study. Eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent.The research team say that blueberries and other berries should be included in dietary strategies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease -- particularly among at risk groups. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 30, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Blueberry supplementation mitigates altered brain plasticity and behaviour after traumatic brain injury in rats - Krishna G, Ying Z, Gomez-Pinilla F.
SCOPE: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) compromises neuronal function required for hippocampal synaptic plasticity and cognitive function. Despite the high consumption of blueberries, information about its effects on brain plasticity and function under conditi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 26, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
Not All Sugars Are Created Equal
TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 -- When it comes to sugars in food, you ' re far better off having a bowl of blueberries than a granola bar, a nutritionist says.
Added sugars just aren ' t the same as natural sugars, noted Kara Shifler Bowers, a registered... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Brighten Your Breakfast With a Lighter Blueberry Muffin
TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 -- There ' s nothing quite like the smell and taste of warm blueberry muffins. But when you buy them from a local bakery or your favorite coffee shop, they can clock in at 500 calories or more.
Making your own is well worth the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why blueberries are heart healthy
Blueberries might be the best example of how good things come in small packages. "Beyond their tangy sweetness, blueberries offer a wealth of health benefits," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tOVmMb6P08 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 7, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Forget adding blueberries to your porridge, now scientist say you should fork out for chokeberries
Chokeberries, also known as aronia berries, are high in antioxidants. Polish scientists tested their ability to be heated in porridge in a study and found they are packed with vitamins. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Blueberry Bread
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. of Spokane, WA is recalling 15 loaves of Blueberry Bread because it may contain undeclared EGG. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 29, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
New tool maps a key food source for grizzly bears: huckleberries
(University of Washington) Researchers have developed a new approach to map huckleberry distribution across Glacier National Park that uses publicly available satellite imagery. Tracking where huckleberry plants live can help biologists predict where grizzly bears will also be found. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 26, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Sweet potato waffles with blueberry syrup
A hint of spices and a blanket of juicy berries make these waffles a breakfast treat. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - March 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin
Surtidoras Bakery Inc. of Auburn, Washington is recalling Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 15, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
A lawn is better than fertilizer for growing healthy blueberries
(Frontiers) A new study shows that growing grasses alongside blueberry plants corrects signs of iron deficiency, with associated improvements in berry quantity and quality. The effects are comparable to those seen following standard chemical treatment -- providing a simpler, safer, cheaper and more sustainable strategy for blueberry farming on sub-optimal soils. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 12, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
The Right Way to Cook High-Antioxidant Veggies
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 -- Foods high in antioxidants -- like kale, broccoli and blueberries -- could be your ticket to better health, as long as you don ' t cook the nutrition out of them.
Some like it hot, but not the delicate pigments that give... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
' Blue' in Blueberries Tied to BP Lowering that Rivals Medication'Blue' in Blueberries Tied to BP Lowering that Rivals Medication
Eating the equivalent of 100 g of blueberries for 4 weeks twice a day is associated with systolic blood pressure lowering that is equal to the effect of BP-lowering medications, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
