In the May 4, 2004 issue of Woman’s Day, blueberries top the list of foods that “turn back the clock with every bite.” In an article by Victoria Clayton, featuring David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet?, blueberries lead the group of anti-aging foods that are thought to be important for preserving brain function. “The most important anti-aging foods are those that preserve brain function and stop oxidation,” according to Heber. Blueberries are high in anthocyanin, an antioxidant contained in the blueberry’s intensely blue pigments. These powerful “blue” antioxidants help protect against cell damage that can lead to cancer, heart disease, and other effects of aging. Ongoing research shows that blueberries may actually reverse short-term memory loss and improve motor skills. And new studies show that Wild Blueberries generally have even more beneficial antioxidant content – the Power of Blue – than their larger, cultivated cousins.

To get age-fighting Wild Blueberries into your daily diet, look for Frozen Wild Blueberries in your supermarket freezer. They are available year-round and can be used straight from the freezer in everything from smoothies to salads, breakfast cereals to ice cream, muffins and pancakes to dinner entrees and desserts. Just a 1/2 cup delivers one of your recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. So, in the words of author Victoria Clayton, “add some good-for-youth foods to your grocery list.” Get your daily dose of Wild Blueberries.