Emerging research highlights the significant role of blueberries in modulating the gut-brain axis, thereby influencing both gastrointestinal and cognitive health. The gut-brain axis is the bidirectional communication network connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, involving neural, hormonal, and immunological pathways. Blueberries and The Gut-Brain … [Read more...]
Five Flip-Worthy Healthy Pancake Recipes!
By Charlene Bazarian Pancakes are a breakfast favorite, but with the word “cake” in the name, is it any wonder they aren’t typically considered as a nutritional powerhouse? Pancakes don’t have to be a splurge though, and they don’t have to be boring either! We compiled some fabulous and nutritious ideas that will let you have your cake and eat it too! These … [Read more...]
Blueberry: Nutritional Superstar to Boost Your Bone Density
Polyphenols – an important class of antioxidants found in blueberry which give it the bluish colour– has shown to help increase bone density. A study carried out by Jin-Ran Chen and his colleagues from the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center in Little Rock (published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research back in 2010) indicated a strong link that blueberries can … [Read more...]
