A cup of this superfruit could help with weight loss during exercise, a study ... trends now

A cup of this superfruit could help with weight loss during exercise, a study ... trends now
A cup of this superfruit could help with weight loss during exercise, a study ... trends now

A cup of this superfruit could help with weight loss during exercise, a study ... trends now

Want to get leaner and fitter? Superfruit that could help discovered by scientists Eating a cup of blueberries a day could burn body fat, according to a new study Scientists say the antioxidant rich berry could improve athletic performance

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Blueberries could be the key to getting leaner and fitter.  

Eating the fruit helps improve athletic performance and burn body fat, according to US researchers.

They found that eating 25g of freeze-dried blueberries every day, which is equivalent to eating around a cup of the fruit in its natural form, prompts the body to burn more fat while exercising. 

On top of making you leaner, they could also help your muscles save their scarcer glycogen supplies — the body's main source of energy.

This means the fruit could help you exercise for longer and even perform better, in theory.

Blueberries are known to be high in antioxidants called anthocyanins, which gives them their deep purple hue. Found in other dark, red or purple berries, the darker the fruit, the more of the antioxidant it contains

Blueberries are known to be high in antioxidants called anthocyanins, which gives them their deep purple hue. Found in other dark, red or purple berries, the darker the fruit, the more of the antioxidant it contains

When exercising, the body breaks down fatty acids for energy, a process known as fat oxidation. 

But as a workout becomes more intense, the rate of fat oxidation decreases and no longer provides sufficient fuel — forcing the body to turn to its glycogen supplies, which is built up from

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