Friday, December 14, 2012

10 Super Healthy Foods- #2 Blueberries

Blueberries are awesome. I'm just going to start out by saying that. They're packed full of the things you need to keep going strong with your workouts, and they don't taste half bad either. People who study these kinds of things estimate that these tiny blue berries have been in existence for over 13,000 years.

What are the benefits of blueberries? For one thing, they've been shown in clinical trials to lower blood pressure. A study from 2010 found that daily intake of at least 2 cups of blueberries can drastically lower blood pressure.

Now I know what you're thinking- blueberries are expensive! But don't worry. Frozen blueberries are just as full of nutrients as their fresh brethren, so buy frozen in bulk and stock up. You also don't need to eat 2 cups a day. About half a cup a day or less is enough to get their immune boosting properties and increased energy levels.

Try a bowl of tasty Greek yogurt topped with raw cashews and a handful of blueberries for breakfast.

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