UNLOCK THE POWER OF BLUEBERRY: NUTRITION TIPS FROM THE PROS
Health tips from the experts
“Blueberries can help to prevent infections” - Felicitas Bouche Ocampo, Nutrition Professor, Bachelor's Human Nutritional Sciences
“Prevent the common cold by snacking on blueberries often” - Jacomie Nel, Master of Science (M.Sc. , Dietetics/Dietitian)
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Side effects by Vilte Puisyte
BSc (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition, MSc in Business with Entrepreneurship · 2 years of experience · UK
- People with a Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency disorder have problems breaking down some chemicals in food and drugs. One or more of these chemicals are found in blueberries. If you have G6PD, only eat blueberries if you get approval from your healthcare provider.
- Blueberry might affect blood glucose levels and could interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery.
- Blueberries might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Watch for signs of low blood sugar and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use blueberry products.
Quantity recommendation by Leticia Soares
Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil
- According to American Heart Association it is healthy to eat four servings of fruits per day. A serving of fresh blueberries is approximately 150 grams of the fruit. It is recommended the consumption of berries certified as organic, which indicates they were grown without the use of pesticides.
Benefits by Lucía Ramos
Bachelor of Science · 8 years of experience · Argentina
- Blueberry is effective in reducing the risk of cancer. Berries contain a range of antioxidants, which may help neutralize the oxidative action of free radicals.
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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual nutritionists, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.