Foods With the Health Benefits of Blueberries

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You’ve probably heard the buzz about the health benefits of antioxidants – natural enzymes that can help improve immune function and reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease. However, did you know that blueberries are the #1 antioxidant fruit? In fact, a serving of blueberries has even more vitamin C than an orange!*

Don’t wait until summertime to enjoy blueberry’s health benefits and their sweet delicious flavor. Here are three foods available at grocery and/or health food stores that include the delicious and nutritious blueberry!

Bear Naked’s Peak Flax Oats and Honey with Blueberries: Bear Naked’s new Peak Flax Oats granola is a delicious soft-baked blend of whole grain oats, luscious blueberries, hearty flax seeds and is sweetened naturally with honey. Just like all Bear Naked granolas, it is made with 100% pure and natural ingredients and without any cholesterol or trans fats—a perfect snack to keep your taste buds happy and your body even happier.

Kashi’s Heart To Heart Oat Flakes & Wild Blueberry Clusters Cereal: Kashi’s Heart to Heart Oat Flakes & Wild Blueberry Clusters cereal is a delicious blend of crispy oat flakes and crunchy oat clusters made with sun-sweetened wild blueberries. Similar to other Heart to Heart offerings, this cereal supports healthy arteries and blood pressure, making it a breakfast your whole body will enjoy.

Honest Tea’s Pomegranate Blue: Honest Ade Pomegranate Blue harnesses the flavor and power of antioxidant-rich organic fruits. Made with less than half the sugar and calories of other juice drinks, it’s refreshing and just a tad sweet—so drink to your heart’s content!

What’s your favorite food that includes blueberries? Leave me a comment!

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