A 16-year-old female asked:
Health benefits of blueberry muffins?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Blueberry's great!: Great berry/fruit. My favorite after rasberries. But the muffin is not good. Starches and sugars. Empty calories!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Fidias De Leonanswered
Nuclear Medicine 23 years experience
Antioxidants: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants which helps prevent cell damage in your body. Blueberry muffins are great tasting too :).
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Blueberries.: I agree with dr. Namey. Blueberries can cling to pesticides - so try to use organic berries only. They are rich with anti-oxidants and so good for you!. The muffin not so much. I have a variety of blue berry bushes so that they can be harvested over many months.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
The blueberries.: The healthiest part of a blueberry muffin would be the blueberries therein. Muffins by definition are not healthy, and making a muffin with blueberries or bran or apples won't magically make the muffin a healthy food. Tasty, yes, but not healthy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 2, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.