Effects of Blueberries in Older Adults

Participants will consume 1 cup of frozen blueberries daily for the 12 weeks of the intervention. The study dietitian will provide educational materials and monitor compliance through weekly check-ins. Participants will be instructed to avoid all other high-anthocyanin foods including other berries, cherries, currants, cabbage, red wine, and eggplant.

Participants will consume 2-3 dried dates daily for the 12 weeks of the intervention, an isocaloric portion of fruit compared to the blueberry group. The study dietitian will provide educational materials and monitor compliance through weekly check-ins. Participants will be instructed to avoid all other high-anthocyanin foods including blueberries, other berries, cherries, currants, cabbage, red wine, and eggplant.