Why do doctors say to quit eating blueberries?

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Why do doctors say to quit eating blueberries?

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The reason why doctors say to quit eating blueberries is due to pesticides, salicylate sensitivity, digestive issues, blood sugar issues, possible kidney stones and because eating blueberries could increase your risk of blood clots when taking certain medications.

Conventionally grown blueberries can have pesticide residues, so organic blueberries are best or you should wash the blueberries thoroughly to remove pesticides.

Blueberries are high in vitamin K, which can interfere with blood thinner medications like Warin.

The natural sugars in blueberries can affect your blood sugar and pose a risk for a risk for people on diabetes medications or with glucose issues.

High fiber in blueberries can also cause bloating, gas or diarrhea if you're not used to the high fiber or have IBS.

Some people are also sensitive to salicylates which are natural plant chemicals, that can cause allergic reactions, like swelling, itching and hives.

And blueberries also contain oxalates that can bind minerals, and people with a history of kidney stones should moderate intake of blueberries.

However as long as you're overall healthy, then you can and should eat blueberries.

Doctors don't say to fully quit eating blueberries, but they caution against eating blueberries for certain reasons that are listed above.

Doctors often will recommend that you eat blueberries instead of avoid blueberries as blueberries are a heart healthy food and are rich in antioxidants including anthocyanins, which have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve your cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and protect against heart disease.

Eating blueberries can also help improve your gut health, which is also linked to heart health.

Blueberries are very healthy and when you eat blueberries you will often have improved energy, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease, improved brain health and improved memory, reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

The fiber in the blueberries helps to keep your bowels healthy and prevent constipation and helps keep your colon cleansed.

For antioxidants the amount of blueberries you should eat a day are 1/2 cup to 1 cup.

Even eating a 1/3 cup of blueberries a day can reduce your risk of health issues and disease and improve your health.

A 1/3 cup of blueberries a day provides you with a substantial dose of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.

To reap the health benefits of blueberries you should aim to eat a least 1 cup to 2 cups of blueberries per day.

Eating more than 2 cups of blueberries per day can lead to bloating, gas, stomach pain and even diarrhea.

Blueberries are very good for you and very delicious and they are also a superfood.

Blueberries are packed full of vitamins, antioxidants and phytoflavinoids as well as Vitamin C.

Blueberries are also anti-inflammatory and may even prevent cancer, dementia and other health issues such as heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, etc.

Eating blueberries can also boost your bodies immune system as well which means that you may not get the flu or cold virus or if you do still get the flu or cold virus or any other virus your bodies immune system when boosted by the blueberries can help fight off the viruses faster and better.

Blueberries can also give you energy as well and blueberries are also great for weight loss.

Blueberries are a widely distributed and widespread group of perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries.

They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium.

Vaccinium also includes cranberries, bilberries, huckleberries and Madeira blueberries.

According to a few studies, a bowl of blueberries can help in boosting immunity and can reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart diseases.

Moreover, consuming a small portion of berries daily can help in strengthening the metabolism and prevent any kind of metabolic syndrome and deficiency.

Blueberries can help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health.

One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.

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