July is National Blueberry Month

By Belinda McCall, Founder of WomanBeeWell

Beautiful Blueberries

All berries are good superfoods for everyone to eat, but blueberries are particularly beneficial. Not only are they one of the foods with the highest amount of antioxidants, but also one of the most popular superfoods to consume. Blueberries are often in the top 10 superfoods lists. Let's find out why!

For women, blueberries help with anti-aging, improving your skin and hair, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and improving mental health. High blood pressure might be a higher risk for men, but it is still risky for women and can be a silent killer as it often leads to heart disease.

Read on and make sure you check out this issue's recipes that all feature blueberries as the superfood superstar!

BLUES FOR SKIN HEALTH

There are lots of fruits on superfood lists for various purposes, especially berries. Blueberries are considered a superfood because they are packed full of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

They are abundant in vitamins C, A, and E. Each of these vitamins can help to restore your skin cells, making your skin look more vibrant and youthful. Blueberries will also help if your skin has been sun-damaged and to brighten up your skin and leave you with silky smooth hair as well.

Another excellent thing about blueberries is that they are super easy to add to your diet. Try to add some blueberries to your oatmeal or cereal in the morning, have a handful of them for lunch, or add them to frozen yogurt for your evening dessert.

ANTI-AGING WITH BLUES

When you think of anti-aging superfoods you might be looking for foods that focus on your external body. The truth is, anti-aging also deals with your mind and memory as well. If you are concerned about your memory, and have noticed some issues lately, consider adding blueberries to your intake. In addition to anthocyanins, that aid with memory, they also have anti-inflammatory attributes that can help aging muscles and joints. Get some today!

Check out the delicious blueberry recipes featured in this issue of WomanBeeWell Magazine.

Article by Belinda McCall, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the Founder of WomanBeeWell.com and WomanBeeWell Magazine. She believes that wellness looks different for every woman and strives to help each woman uniquely shine her brightest. Subscribe to WomanBeeWell Magazine for free, get nutrition and mindset tips, plant-based recipes, and more at her website: http://womanbeewell.com/