Did you know that blueberries contain phytochemical’s anthocyanin, proanthocyanidins, flavonols and tannins, which inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development and inflammation? Other studies have found that blueberry consumption lowered blood cholesterol and total 
blood lipid levels, which may decrease risk of heart disease.
Half a cup or 3 ½ ounces of blueberries contain 60 calories, a very small amount of fat and protein, 2.4 grams dietary fiber, and 10 mg vitamin C. Choose fresh blueberries over blueberry juice – juice is a concentrated sweet that may cause dumping in Roux-en-Y patients. Also, avoid the snack foods that contain blueberries (muffins, pie, etc) since those foods are high in calories.
Blueberries may not be a part of your meal plan depending on where you are at in the process of weight management. If you decide to incorporate fruit into your meal plan limit to ½ cup a day and discuss any questions or concerns with a dietitian.
blood lipid levels, which may decrease risk of heart disease. Half a cup or 3 ½ ounces of blueberries contain 60 calories, a very small amount of fat and protein, 2.4 grams dietary fiber, and 10 mg vitamin C. Choose fresh blueberries over blueberry juice – juice is a concentrated sweet that may cause dumping in Roux-en-Y patients. Also, avoid the snack foods that contain blueberries (muffins, pie, etc) since those foods are high in calories.
Blueberries may not be a part of your meal plan depending on where you are at in the process of weight management. If you decide to incorporate fruit into your meal plan limit to ½ cup a day and discuss any questions or concerns with a dietitian.
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