Blueberry Powder
Our Blueberry Powder is 100% natural and spray-dried to retain the amazing nutritional benefits of the raw blueberry fruit. Native only to North America, the blueberry was ranked #1 in antioxidant activity by USDA researchers when compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables. Rich in the phytochemical anthocyanin, our Blueberry Powder is delicious when added to your yogurt or smoothie recipes.
Many of our customers mix Blueberry Powder in with water or juice, but because our Blueberry Powder doesn’t contain any additives or carriers, it doesn’t dissolve well in water. So, for best results we suggest mixing it with a smoothie or yogurt.
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Blueberry Powder – #1 Super Fruit
The blueberry is now grown all over the world, but did you know that it is native only to North America? Maine produces 25% of the blueberries grown in North America, making it the largest producer in the world, explaining why the blueberry is the official state fruit.
In a study that compared 40 fresh fruits and vegetables, researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center ranked blueberries first in antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are important because they counteract free-radicals in our system. Free-radicals are produced by the body during the metabolic process; they oxygenate healthy cells, breaking them down. This degenerative process can lead to cancer or other age related diseases. Anthocyanin is the phytochemical compound that gives many fruits their vibrant colors, including blueberries, and is believed to help fight these free-radicals and therefore be beneficial in the body’s fight against cancer, heart disease and ageing.
Also a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, blueberries are believed to help reduce eyestrain and improve night vision. Blueberries are high in the phytochemical resveratol, also found in grapes and wine, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Blueberries may help prevent urinary tract infections and help combat cystitis. Studies have also indicated that a blueberry-enriched diet can improve memory, concentration and problem-solving ability. A study at Tufts University in Boston into the potential of blueberries to reverse short-term memory loss pronounced the blueberry to be "a very powerful food in the ageing battle".
Like many of our antioxidant-rich Superfood Powders our Blueberry Powder is spray-dried; a process that removes moisture from the fruit at a very low heat. This allows the powder to retain the nutritional benefits of the raw fruit.
Research into the specific health benefits of the Blueberry is ongoing, but studies indicate that it may:
- Support brain function, including improvement of memory and concentration
- Help to reverse short-term memory loss
- Help cell regeneration and healthy tissue growth
- Preserve eye and retina health
- Help to prevent urinary tract infections
