Sunday, March 03, 2013
It is important to eat nutrient-rich foods for good health. This is especially important if you are following a calorie-restricted diet. You'll need to get the maximum nutrients from your food given that you are eating less of it, in order to achieve and maintain good health.
Low on the glycemic index and just 85 calories per cup, blueberries are one of the very best fruits for dieters to eat. Blueberries are full of flavor and packed with fiber, phytonutrients, favonoids, vit. C, and manganese.
Be sure to choose organic wild blueberry varieties fresh in season or frozen. Conventionally-grown domestic blueberries are on the "Dirty Dozen" list, meaning that they test positive for at least 47 different chemicals.
Here's the skinny on the amazing health benefits of blueberries (infographic):
Courtesy of: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
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