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Blueberries are one of the healthiest things that you can find, and if you aren\u2019t adding blueberries to your diet then you are almost certainly losing out on all of the benefits. The benefits of blueberries including being great for skin, excellent for the heart \u2013 and they are packed full of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to be healthier and keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you include blueberries in your diet, you will find that you naturally feel better from the first moment \u2013 and you don\u2019t have to feel guilty about snacking on blueberries, because they\u2019re healthy and all-natural.
Blueberries can be picked up for pretty cheaply, and they\u2019re versatile too \u2013 you can use them as well in a fruit salad as you can in blueberry pancakes. Here\u2019s more about just why blueberries are great for your health, and 10 of the health benefits of blueberries that you might never have guessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Loaded with Vitamins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a known fact that most people aren\u2019t getting enough of the vitamins and minerals <\/a>they need through their daily diet: This is because food has changed over the last couple of centuries, and through all, we\u2019ve done to our food, we\u2019ve managed to make it less nutritious instead of more: If you are starting to feel sick, tired or lethargic then you should take a closer look at what in your diet could be causing it \u2013 it\u2019s likely that a few simple changes to your diet can make all of the difference to how you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common way to fix the lack of vitamins in most peoples\u2019 diet is by taking supplements: This helps to bridge the gap between what you are eating and what you should be eating. You can also add blueberries to your daily diet: Just a handful of blueberries every day can do the job of several vitamin supplements all at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Contains Plenty of Nutrients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vitamins <\/a>aren\u2019t the only thing you can expect to find in your average serving of blueberries. They are also loaded with plenty of nutrients, and you can get a great deal of your morning\u2019s boost just by adding some blueberries to your diet \u2013 eat some in the morning with yogurt if you feel like something sweet; other people might prefer tossing a handful of them into their pancake batter before it goes into the pan. Whatever you like doing with your blueberries, they can be greatly beneficial to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should keep your blueberries in the fridge \u2013 but you can even keep them in the freezer and throw them into your yogurt frozen if you prefer. In this form, you can even use them as handy ice cubes that won\u2019t dilute your drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add some blueberries to your favorite nutritional shake recipe if you would like to supplement it with even more of the good stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Great for Losing Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to lose weight and feel healthier, then you will likely start by taking a closer look at your diet: Cut out all of the bad stuff, and you most likely already know what the bad stuff in your diet is. This includes bad, saturated fats, but doesn\u2019t mean that you should cut all forms of fat out of your diet \u2013 there are still good fats that your diet needs, like real butter and olive oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blueberries can also be a great help to anyone who is looking to lose weight. First, berries are great for getting rid of all the toxins in your body \u2013 and berries, including blueberries and cranberries, can help you to flush out your kidneys if you are preparing to detox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can also help you to keep your snack cravings under control: When you feel like a snack, just grab for some nearby blueberries instead of going for the unhealthy, sugar-loaded snacks that you would normally choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. One of the Best Berries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are hundreds of other types of berries that you could be choosing to add to your diet including raspberries and cranberries, so why would you choose specifically blueberries<\/a>? Easy: It\u2019s because blueberries are known as being one of the best berries you can find. When it comes to vitamin content, blueberries can be said to be one of the highest \u2013 and they also happen to be one of the most versatile berries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people still prefer to keep several types of berries around in the fridge for mixing an assortment of berries into their smoothies and snacks: You can do this pretty inexpensively, and remember that you can often freeze berries in the freezer if you want to make them last longer \u2013 you can even use them to replace ice cubes in your favorite juice or cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to snack on the go, there\u2019s nothing wrong with keeping some blueberries with you \u2013 or you can find them as a dried snack instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Great for Your Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is your heart<\/a> as healthy as it should be? Even if you think that your heart is in top condition, the answer to this question might surprise you. The daily stress of life tends to take its toll on the heart, and if you have been experiencing any cardiac-related symptoms then you should slow things down and make an appointment with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also do as much as you possibly can do minimize stress on your heart, and to keep your heart healthy. Your diet is an exceptionally large part of this: You\u2019ll need plenty of heart-boosting ingredients in your diet, and blueberries are great-tasting, healthy and excellent for your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your general practitioner once every six months to have your health checked over, and make an appointment with a cardiologist if you experience any heart palpitations, chest pain or any other issues that you think could be related to your heart. Remember to make a thorough list of symptoms for your doctor so they have a clearer idea of where to start with their diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Minimizes Arthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis is a health condition which causes degeneration of the joints in the body; this usually happens when people age and their cartilage starts to degenerate, but there are plenty of times where this could happen much earlier on in life and it should by no means be considered a problem that will only happen to you when you are old. This also means that you should start preparing for this early on in life \u2013 and the earlier you do this, the better for your health when you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blueberries are very well-known for being great as an anti-inflammatory<\/a>, and adding some blueberries to your diet can take the sting out of arthritis if you have been struggling with it for a while and have done everything but have not been able to find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with adding blueberries to your diet, you will also want to ask your doctor about what anti-inflammatory medications can complement healthy life changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Adds Health to Smoothies & Shakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should always aim to make your smoothie or nutritional shake as healthy as you possibly can. This starts with including as much of the good stuff as you can \u2013 plenty of healthy fruits, some yogurt, some milk<\/a>, some ice cream. If you happen to be lactose intolerant, you might just need to make some adaptations and go with lactose-free options, but being lactose intolerant shouldn\u2019t stop you from supplementing your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blueberries are a great start to improving the health of your shakes and smoothies: Just as little as a handful will be enough to boost your shake with the extra nutrition it needs. And, of course, it has the benefit of being one of the healthiest, most vitamin-loaded things you can include in your diet \u2013 and you don\u2019t have to feel guilty about drinking a great-tasting nutritional shake or smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to check the label of nutritional shakes when you are buying them in the powered or ready-made form: Many of them contain preservatives, additives and ingredients like MSG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Aids Digestive Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is a huge range of disorders that can affect your stomach<\/a>, intestines and general digestive health: Some of these disorders include stomach ulcers, a lack of intestinal flora, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and others. Could any of these digestive disorders be the reason behind why you are feeling tired, sick and bloated? Blueberries and yogurt can both be great aids to your digestive health \u2013 and adding the two to your diet can sort out a range of digestive issues all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if your digestive issues persist: Your doctor should be able to make the best recommendations for how to diagnose and remedy your health issues. Dairy can make some stomach conditions worse, including aggravating a stomach ulcer \u2013 though dairy with live flora is often necessary when you\u2019re creating something like a lack of intestinal flora, which can be replenished with live cultures that are found in yogurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Contains Sugars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While many people who are trying to lose weight or improve their health will cut sugars out of their diet almost entirely, you should remember that sugar is still an essential part of your diet <\/a>\u2013 and it\u2019s likely to be unhealthy for you if you were to suddenly cut one component out of your diet completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on a diet and trying to lose weight, you should make a switch to finding healthier alternatives to the sugars you normally eat instead: Think of your favorite candy, and replace this with a healthier alternative whenever you are feeling the need to snack on something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always keep some blueberries nearby. You can add them to your yogurt, shake, morning cereal or even to your pancake or muffin batter: There are even dried berries available for sale which you can eat as a snack on-the-go whenever you feel the craving for sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Great for Snacking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How often do you find yourself feeling the need to snack? Most people feel the need to snack on something small throughout the day to supplement their meals and up their energy levels: This is completely normal, though it can easily feel like a living nightmare if you are currently on a diet and deliberately trying to avoid instances of snacking and feeling like you are cheating on your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blueberries make a great snack, and you can mix it with several different types of meals or dishes \u2013 yes, there are even some savory dishes that can benefit from the addition of some blueberries<\/a>. You can have a handful of blueberries with some yogurt as a healthy snack throughout the day, and it will take away the urge for snacking just as well as any other snack you might have had: But you know that blueberries are much healthier than any other sugar-loaded sweets or snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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