If you knew there was a food you could add to your diet proven to fight the effects of aging and dementia, you’d probably eat it, wouldn’t you? Well, get to your local farmer’s market now because blueberries are the wonder food of the future. Blueberries fight off the harmful effects of free radicals, keep blood vessels clear of plaque, and give us a boost from plant-based chemicals.

Blueberries: Nature’s Powerhouse

The two most common types of dementia that affect older Americans, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, may be helped by the same types of foods that help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and prevents and manages diabetes. Blueberries are good for our health because they contain antioxidants that help protect our bodies from disease and age-related health issues. These little blue power houses are also getting a reputation for being a brain food that can help improve cognitive function and memory.

As far back as 1999 researchers found that giving blueberries to older rats helped them navigate through mazes more efficiently. It was around 2010 that studies began to surface showing the efficacy of blueberries for the human brain. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org says, “It didn’t stop the disease; it didn’t reverse the disease. But it slowed the progression.”

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