It's the season to get colds and flu as we gather with friends and family indoors, increasing the chances that viruses will spread. We also tend to overdo activities during holiday festivities, which lets our immune system run down.

But nutritionists say that eating this one super nutritious food can help stave off illness.

Blueberries might be small, but they are powerful medicine. They are bursting with antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients that help keep you healthy. Here are some of the health-boosting benefits of including more blueberries in your holiday eating plan: