Are you tired of sacrificing taste for health, or health for taste? What if nature's response to aging and chronic illness was something you could easily add to your breakfast? Discover how blueberries bridge the gap between nutrition and flavor, satisfying both needs!

You might need blueberries if you. . .

• Are in sports or exercise (quick energy and aids recovery)
• Need to add a handy super food
• Love great taste, easy snacks, and want full body healthy support

Benefits of Blueberry

• Antioxidants like anthocyanins, which help support heart, brain, and skin health.
• Nutrient Rich
• Good source of fiber, which supports digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness
• Anti-Inflammatory which help reduce redness and swelling.

Common ways to use blueberry

Fresh or dried: You can add blueberries to yogurts, granola, salads, smoothies, or just eat them plain!

Tea: You can make a simple herbal tea it (fresh, dried, or powdered) by steeping 1 tsp of dried or powdered berries in 8 ounces of boiling water for at least 15 minutes (1/2 cup of fresh berries). You can sweeten it with raw honey to taste.

Tincture: You can readily find them at health stores or online. They are also quite simple to make, although it takes about a month before the tincture is ready to be used. Find out how to make your own tincture here.

Powdered: If keeping them regularly on hand fresh is a struggle, you can get them frozen, freeze-dried, and/or powdered.

Growing and Foraging Information

Growing and foraging for blueberries possible throughout most of North America. Remember to be sure of the identification, make sure the area wasn’t sprayed with dangerous herbicides/pesticides, and that you have permission to be on the land you are foraging.

Safety Concerns

Overall, blueberries have been consumed safely and without concerns, besides the rare allergy. They can be a choking hazard for little ones (powdered or mashed may be easier with babies/toddlers). Be sure to choose organic, when possible, to eliminate dangerous herbicides/pesticides concerns.

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your health care provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Select Studies About Blueberry

Six-month intervention with wild blueberries improved speed of processing in mild cognitive decline: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial

This study hypothesized that consuming flavonoid-rich wild blueberry powder would improve cognitive performance in older adults experiencing cognitive issues. Results showed that participants who consumed blueberry powder had improved speed of processing, restoring it to the level of those without cognitive issues, with the most significant improvements seen in those aged 75-80.

Effect of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health Parameters in Men with Type 2 Diabetes: An 8-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Blueberries, rich in polyphenols like anthocyanins, have been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. In an 8-week study involving men with type 2 diabetes, consuming freeze-dried blueberries significantly lowered hemoglobin A1c, fructosamine, triglycerides, and liver enzyme levels compared to a placebo. These findings suggest that blueberries can positively impact key cardiometabolic parameters in individuals with type 2 diabetes.