Friday, June 19, 2009

Eating Blueberries and Pampering with I Coloniali for a Younger, Healthier You


Mother Nature never ceases to be amazing and there is always something new to learn about the bountiful gifts she has bestowed upon us, many of which we are oblivious to. Recently someone told me of the fantastic benefits of an indigo coloured super-fruit which turns out to be more than just a mouth-watering delight to your taste buds and senses. This fruit, the blueberry has a wide selection of micronutrients which not only protect your body from diseases but also aging. Being a believer in a health system that works both from inside out and outside in, eating blueberries and other power foods combined with skin nurturing treatments such as J & E Atkinsons I Coloniali, is the best way to go.

Blueberries have a high antioxidant value, along with blackberries, strawberries, and plums, they have the highest total antioxidant capacity of any food. They are regarded as one of the “superfuits” having not only antioxidant strength but also the promising combination of nutrient value, emerging research evidence for a range of health benefits, and also the versatility for manufacturing popular consumer products.

The skin benefits of blueberries are as antioxidants which are to aid in guarding the body against the damaging effects of free radicals to your cells and the potential chronic diseases associated with the type of aging. In the case of blueberries the antioxidants present in this fruit can protect the cell, so there is less chance for aging. They contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E in each cup of blueberries. They also contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants.

They can also help you achieve better balance and co-ordination. There was a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience which found that a diet loaded with blueberries counteracted poor balance and coordination.

And if that is not enough they can also prevent diseases such as cancer and other deadly diseases. They have anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, flavonols, and tannins which may help prevent cancer by inhibiting some cancer mechanisms. These components protect the DNA from damage and disintegration caused by free radicals. A serving of blueberries provides has a relatively low glycemic load while providing a diverse range of nutrients, which also means there are fewer calories while receiving a serving full of phytochemicals and nutrients such as iron, vitamins C and E.

There have also been reports that blueberries and cranberries may improve the cognitive deterioration occurring in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions of aging. They can also help lower the damages of stroke. It has also been indicated that blueberries may help prevent urinary tract infections, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia that can also lead to potentially fatal heart disease.
The compound anthocyanin mentioned before is thought to slow down age-related loss in the mental capacity of humans. They give better functioning of motor behavioural learning and memory, and it is this compound that gives them their full colours.
So why not start today, go out and buy some blueberries incorporate them into your lifestyle. Remember that the skin products that you put on your skin are important but what you put inside that eventually takes part in the reconstruction of your body and health must be carefully selected. We recommend I Coloniali.

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