Insurance HQ Health Tips - Eat Blueberries
The importance of making low cost health insurance accessible to more Americans is getting a lot of attention in Congress. This is good news because new estimates from the US Census Bureau report that 44.8 million Americans, 15.9%, are uninsured.
While health insurance is extremely important, we at The Insurance HQ also believe that a balanced diet and exercise are key to living well. And that's why a study about blueberries caught our attention.
According to Reuters UK, a new study reveals that blueberries may prevent colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and is the third most common cancer in men and women. Genes, smoking, lack of exercise, saturated fats, lifestyle and not eating enough fruits and vegetables are associated with colon cancer.
Blueberries contain the antioxidant pterostilbene, which is similar to the antioxidant resveratrol found in grapes and red wine. In the new study, rats were induced with colon cancer and some were given pterostilbene; the animals that received the antioxidant had 57% fewer pre-cancerous growth.
Blueberries can be purchased from grocery stores fresh or frozen, and make a quick healthy snack. We hope Americans continue to focus on health insurance for individuals and families, but also continue to pay attention to living a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.
While health insurance is extremely important, we at The Insurance HQ also believe that a balanced diet and exercise are key to living well. And that's why a study about blueberries caught our attention.
According to Reuters UK, a new study reveals that blueberries may prevent colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and is the third most common cancer in men and women. Genes, smoking, lack of exercise, saturated fats, lifestyle and not eating enough fruits and vegetables are associated with colon cancer.
Blueberries contain the antioxidant pterostilbene, which is similar to the antioxidant resveratrol found in grapes and red wine. In the new study, rats were induced with colon cancer and some were given pterostilbene; the animals that received the antioxidant had 57% fewer pre-cancerous growth.
Blueberries can be purchased from grocery stores fresh or frozen, and make a quick healthy snack. We hope Americans continue to focus on health insurance for individuals and families, but also continue to pay attention to living a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.
