(13-06-10) Find Cancer Prevention with the Power of Blueberries

Not only do blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of any fruit,
but they have also been proven to help with a number of diseases and
conditions. Highly purified proanthocyanidin found in blueberry leaves has been
found to inhibit Hepatitis C, and blueberries have been used for centuries to
improve liver-related conditions. Blueberries provide a natural alternative to
expensive and ineffective pharmaceuticals that tend to only worsen the
condition.

Blueberries contain Epicatechin, which is why they are so potent at improving
liver function. While grapes, green tea, and other items also contain this
ingredient, blueberries carry other beneficial ingredients that help to improve
total body function. Pterostilbene, another major component of blueberries, has
been found to protect against colon cancer. Colon cancer is currently a major
killer, with an estimated 50,000 people per year dying from colorectal cancer.

An even larger killer than colon cancer, breast cancer is the number two
killer of women. About 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
worldwide this year, and 465,000 will end up dying from the disease. Blueberry
extract inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells and was found to decrease
enzymes associated with cancer spreading. Blueberries are truly an anti-cancer
fruit.

If supplementing with blueberry extract, be sure to make sure that your
supplement contains standardized pterostilbene, as all blueberries do not
contain the same amount of pterostilbene. Of course supplementing with
blueberry extract will not deliver the same results as eating fresh
blueberries. Eating fresh berries will lead to better absorption by the body,
and therefore better results. While supplements are a great means of getting
vital nutrients that are hard to obtain through food alone, it is no supplement
to real food. It is important to get most of your nutrients from whole foods.

Unfortunately, all blueberries are not prepared equally. Blueberries that are
both fresh and organic will deliver a bountiful amount of antioxidants that non-
organic blueberries will not. Blueberries that have been sprayed with harmful
pesticides can do more harm than good. In fact, many chemical pesticides are
neurotoxins and have been linked to conditions such as ADHD. The best way to
avoid these pesticides is to buy local 100% organic produce. Growing your own
food may also be a viable option, as long as you use seeds that are not
genetically modified.

Preserving the blueberries is also very important. When juicing blueberries
(and really just about anything), it is important that you try and drink the
juice in a timely manner. Over time, the amount of living nutrients in the
product begins to diminish. With different juicers and juicing techniques these
conditions change, but the fact remains that blueberries should be consumed
through whatever means necessary. Eating raw fruits and vegetables is an
amazing way to change your life, and blueberries stand as a testament to this.
Multiple studies have proven their ability to prevent and fight cancer, and
such properties should be utilized to the fullest.

Sources:
http://www.imaginis.com/breast-heal...
http://www.wellnessresources.com/he...
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_relea...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/...

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