date:Jul 05, 2013
Blueberries exposed to minimal heating and cooking offer greater health benefits than berries that are baked or cooked in a microwave, according to a new study published in the Journal of Berry Research.
Texas researchers measured the levels of beneficial phytochemicals in blueberries after putting them through a variety of cooking methods. They also examined the bioactive potential of wild blueberry extract after cooking using a cell-based culture assay.
The point of the study was two-fold, s