Wild Blueberries and other antioxidants-rich foods, if taken at every meal, help prevent ‘oxidative stresses. Oxidative stress has a direct linkage with the chronic diseases and aging. A recent study concluded by USDA scientists and published in the latest issue of the ‘Journal of the American College of Nutrition’ established the research findings.

The research study focused on antioxidants moved beyond the measurement of antioxidants in foods and actually examined the performance of specifically selected fruits for their impact on oxidative stress.

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“It’s not just what you eat but when you eat it that matters. Phyto-chemicals in foods have varying degrees of bioavailability and generally are cleared from the blood 2-4 hours after they’re eaten. Ensuring that your body has a steady supply of antioxidant-rich foods can help combat oxidative stress throughout the day“, says Dr.Roland L.Prior, the lead scientist from USDA Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Centre.

The study findings further revealed that if a meal does not include antioxidants and is rich only in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins it will be lowering down the antioxidants levels in the body and would cause oxidative stress.

Dr.Roland L.Prior further warns, “You’re deficit spending when you eat junk food. You need to continually consume antioxidant-rich foods to keep levels up for optimal health”.

Results of five different clinical trials were collaborated and analyzed. Subjects were given fruits like Wild Blueberries, dried plums, cherries, grapes, kiwifruit, and strawberries and the changes in the antioxidant levels were monitored. Findings of these clinical trials resulted in to the preliminary recommendations for antioxidants intake.

An average human being needs nearly 2.5 servings of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in a meal. This requirement gets reduced if one takes high antioxidant foods like Wild Blueberries to prevent oxidative stress following the meal.

“The more calories you take in the more dietary antioxidants you need,” said Dr.Roland L.Prior.

The research findings establish for once again the importance of fruits and vegetables. It lays focus on minimizing the foods intakes with no or very little nutritional value.

“Incorporate fruits and vegetables and other whole foods like grains and nuts into every meal to get the full phyto-chemical benefits you need to fight oxidative stress and inflammation,” said Susan Davis, the Wild Blueberry Association Nutrition Advisor.

In order to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables all forms count. It may be fresh, frozen, canned, juice or in dried form and when it comes to blueberries, half a cup of them everyday would make your diet a balanced one.

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