[follow the Wikipedia links]

We'll take a break from the series of reports on the

2007 Berry Health Benefits Symposium

(click here for part four of eight )

to celebrate the mid-summer harvest bonanza of

wild and cultivated blueberries

(Vaccinium angustifolium and Vaccinium corymbosum)

Perfect Healthfood?

British Columbia "Big Blues", Vaccinium corymbosum L.

Courtesy of Bremner Foods, Delta, BC

The Mighty Humble Blueberry Story about Lizzie Smith,

one of the founders of the billion dollar US cultivated blueberry industry

Watch it here on YouTube!

Excellent article on blueberry nutrients from World's Healthiest Foods,

the George Mateljan Foundation (click!)

Specific nutrient profile for blueberries (USDA, click!)

In-depth nutrient profile for blueberries from World's Healthiest Foods

High nutrient levels especially for

How to enjoy blueberries from the World's Healthiest Foods

Health-related pigments and other phytochemicals in blueberries (click for more information!)

     Antioxidant Phytochemicals                Anti-Disease Effects Under Research

• anthocyanins                                cancer, heart and vascular system, inflammation
• resveratrol                                   cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular
• quercetin                                     cancer, neurological disorders
• cyanidin-3-glycoside                     cholesterol, cardiovascular, cancer,                                                                     bacterial infections

Read more about nutrients at the Linus Pauling Institute

Micronutrient Information Center!

Antioxidant Strength Among Common Berries and Fruits

Wild blueberries are on top for this comparison, but are lower in antioxidant

strength compared to the ORAC superstars, açaí and goji (click!)

2007 Research on Blueberries and Laboratory Models of Disease or Aging

• Inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and suppression by lowbush (wild) blueberry juice (and the juice of other berries)
• Inhibitory effects of blueberry extract on inflammatory mediators in brain cells
• Blueberry components delay aging and extend lifespan in a laboratory model
• Blueberry quercetin protects DNA from oxidative damage

Directions of Blueberry Research for Human Health Benefits

• Antioxidant Activity
• Brain Health/Anti-Aging/Longevity
• Cancer Prevention
• Urinary Tract Health
• Protection Against Stroke
• Heart and Vascular Health
• Vision Health
• Metabolic Syndrome

Follow this link and the sites below to read more! Blueberry Health Research

Background

• Wild Blueberry Association of North America
• Blueberry Recipes
• North American Blueberry Council
• US Highbush Blueberry Council
• Nova Scotia Blueberries
• British Columbia Blueberries
• Whitesbog Blueberry and Cranberry Website -- Official State Fruit of New Jersey, USA
• Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center, Oregon State University

In your produce shopping and meal preparation, practice the Color Code!

• Heber D. What Color Is Your Diet?, HarperCollins, 2001
• Joseph JA et al. The Color Code, Hyperion Books, 2002

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