Superfoods - Nutrient Rich Foods - Blueberry Flashcards
1
Q
Blueberry:
Description
A
Blueberries grow in clusters on shrubby bushes of varying size
2
Q
Blueberry:
Composition
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- Rich in vitamins C and K
- Fibre
- Numerous phytonutrients including ellagitannins, flavanoids, resveratol and anthocyanins
- Note: wild blueberries (which are smaller) have an even higher antioxidant profile than typical blueberries
3
Q
Blueberry: Energetics
A
Cooling
4
Q
Blueberry:
Benefits and clinical applications
A
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Anti-cancer
5
Q
Blueberry:
Anti-inflammatory
A
Polyphenyl rich extracts from blueberries have been shown to suppress mediators of acute inflammation such as COX-2
6
Q
Blueberries:
Antioxidant
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- Blueberry extracts can protect against oxidative stress associated with atherosclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Blueberries can also support collagen e.g. in vessels
7
Q
Blueberry:
Anti-cancer
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The anti-oxidant rich, immune–boosting composition of blueberries makes them capable of exerting tumour-suppressive and anti-proliferative properties
