OOB Organic: Frozen Blueberries Better Than Fresh

Although blueberry season is upon us, OOB Organic Frozen Berries may be the way to go year-round. Research suggests that frozen blueberries deliver a bigger dose of disease-fighting antioxidants than fresh.
 
The term antioxidant refers to the molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. It is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons or alternatively, an increase in oxidation state. Research from South Dakota State University now shows that a group of antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, are responsible for the expanding availability of these antioxidants found in blueberries. Anthocyanins are what creates the blue hue found in the skin of blueberries, so with a majority of these compounds found in the skin, means when freezing blueberries, antioxidants levels are much greater.
 
Not only are blueberries a great source of antioxidants, they have also been proven to be beneficial for the cardiovascular system, brain, eyesight and nervous system. Commonly referred to as one of the healthiest foods in the world, strawberries and raspberries actually have the same antioxidant capacity as blueberries. With any pack of OOB Organic Frozen Berries, you’ll find high levels of phenolic flavonois phytochemicals – essentially, these are organically active compounds with disease-preventive properties.



Whether you use frozen berries in your cereal, smoothie or salad, it is obvious that OOB Organic Frozen Mixed Berries are the way to go all year round to add high levels of nutrition to your meals with proven health benefits.
 


OOB Organic Frozen Berries are available in packs of raspberries, blueberries or mixed to include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and a new addition of blackberries.


 
For further information on OOB Organic and stockists, head to www.oob.co.nz