The Blueberry Effect: The Fruit That Protects Your Brain, Heart, and Waistline

On this episode of The Exam Room, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Leslie Wada to explore the science behind blueberries — from weight management and heart health to memory, mood, and inflammation.

Backed by human clinical studies, this conversation explains why blueberries stand out among fruits, how much you really need to eat, and why anthocyanins may be one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory compounds in the modern diet.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why about 1 cup of blueberries a day shows real benefits
• How blueberries support brain and heart health
• What anthocyanins do in the body
• Why frozen blueberries count too

The blueberry recipes mentioned on the show can be found on the Blueberry Council website. Please note that not all recipes are plant-based or align with Physicians Committee healthy food standards.

For a limited time you can order Dr. Barnard’s book, The Cheese Trap, for just $15 and receive a coupon for free non-dairy cheese from Treeline Cheese.

Register for the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM) featuring Dr. Neal Barnard. Chuck will also be recording episodes of The Exam Room during the conference.