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{"id":124,"date":"2019-06-03T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T16:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2019-06-11T16:05:20","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T16:05:20","slug":"3-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/3-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons To Eat More Blueberries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"blueberries\"Blueberries are a delicious snack, and they are packed full of all sorts of benefits. Blueberries are native to North America and have been exported to nearly all countries worldwide. You can eat blueberries on their own, add them to smoothies, use them to top ice cream, make muffins and pies with them, and make blueberry jam. It’s fun to experiment with blueberries in your Oceanside apartments<\/a>. Here are a few reasons you should start adding blueberries to your diet.<\/p>\n

1. A Potent Antioxidant<\/h2>\n

Over time, our bodies suffer damage from oxidative stress. While necessary for survival, oxygen also ages cells. Certain chemicals found in food help to minimize the amount of damage done to our cells through oxidative stress. One of those is blueberries. Eating blueberries helps us stay more youthful. A cup of blueberries a day helps reduce oxidative stress and is good for the heart.<\/p>\n

2. Chock Full of Vitamin C<\/h2>\n

Blueberries are full of Vitamin C, an important vitamin our immune system needs to fight off illnesses and colds. While other animals can produce vitamin C on their own, humans need Vitamin C from external sources like blueberries. Adding blueberries to your diet will help to stave off the common cold and other illnesses. It’s certainly worth a try, even if the blueberries only shorten the duration of your cold! <\/p>\n

3. Good for the Skin<\/h2>\n

Eating blueberries is great for the skin too. Having just one cup a day will help to keep your skin smooth and youthful, as blueberries are a potent anti-aging food. Eating them regularly may help to improve dull or sun-damaged skin. Due to their high vitamin C content, blueberries can also help to increase the amount of collagen located underneath our skin. Collagen is what helps keep your skin smooth and supple. In addition, blueberries are packed with vitamins A and E, which are essential nutrients for the skin. After adding blueberries to your diet, you may notice that your skin is softer and smoother. <\/p>\n

Finally, blueberries are easy on the digestive tract and contain natural fiber that helps your body stay strong and function well. If you’d like to learn more about the healthy lifestyle available in Oceanside, CA apartments<\/a>, please contact us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Blueberries are a delicious snack, and they are packed full of all sorts of benefits. Blueberries are native to North America and have been exported to nearly all countries worldwide. You can eat blueberries on their own, add them to smoothies, use them to top ice cream, make muffins and pies with them, and make… <\/p>\n

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