The One ‘Extraordinary’ Food You Should Eat Daily To ‘Reduce The Look Of Fine Lines And Wrinkles’: ‘Gives You A Clear Complexion’ And ‘Heals Disease’

Loucas also tells SheFinds that blueberries are rich in vitamin A & C, and the latter fights collagen breakdown. The dermatologist shared that  blueberries are also well-known to have anti-inflammatory properties. "Inflammation is a common denominator for many skin ailments including photoaging, eczema, acne, and rosacea, just to name a few," he points out.

Berries of just about every variety, but "especially blueberries,"  Lisa Richards, registered nutritionist and creator of The Candida Diet, says, contain "fiber and phytonutrients," which act as antioxidants in the body. In addition, she addss that blueberries improve gut bacteria as they are rich in prebiotics. "Antioxidants work to reduce free radical damage from toxins which lead to inflammation and chronic disease along with outward impacts like those associated with aging," Richards notes.      

The Bottom Line

She points out that blueberries are the "highest in antioxidants," which can help prevent many diseases, and one cup contains four grams of gut-healthy fiber. "Their specific antioxidants are flavonoids, plant compounds that give these berries protection and when consumed give us similar protection on a cellular level as well," she continues.

These versatile berries are also "high in nutrients while being low in calories," Richards stresses, and "this makes them an ideal ingredient to shakes, desserts, yogurt or ice cream toppings, or just eaten by themselves."  

Blueberries have also been linked to reducing blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall risk of chronic disease, she says. "This is likely due to their ability to prevent and reverse oxidative stress," Richards concludes, adding that this stress, damage, at the cellular level creates "low-level chronic inflammation that leads to a host of chronic illnesses."

The more you know!