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Superfood of the Week: Blueberries

Blueberries are a favorite superfood- they are sweet, nutritious, and low in calories. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, and are also a great source of potassium and vitamin C.

Since they are full of antioxidants, blueberries can help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also known to be anti-inflammatory, and inflammation is a key cause of chronic diseases. Therefore, blueberries have a host of health benefits.

Everyone should have about half a cup (one serving) every day. Frozen berries are just as good as fresh berries, according to doctors and nutritionists. And when selecting berries, remember this: the darker the color, the more antioxidants they have.

There are so many ways to incorporate blueberries into your diet. Eat blueberries fresh or frozen, add them to your protein shake, mix them into your yogurt or oatmeal, or even bake them into a pie- the possibilities are really endless with this versatile superfood.