Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

We will be exploring the rich health benefits locked in the blueberries fruit today. The health benefits of blueberries are amazing.

Uses of Blueberries
Blueberries are available fresh or are processed as puree, infused or dried berries, juice or individually quick frozen fruit. Infused or dried berries may be used further in a wide variety of products, like jams, jellies, muffins, pies, cereals, snack foods and others.

Blueberry wine is made up of skin and flesh of the berries, which are first fermented & then matured. Blueberry jam is prepared out of blueberries, water, fruit pectin and sugar.

Health Benefits of Blueberries
In this section, we will discuss various health benefits of eating blueberries:

• Since blueberries are high in anti-oxidant content (like anthocyanin, copper, vitamins – B complex, C, E, A, zinc, selenium, iron) they promote immunity and prevent various infections in the body. When immune system becomes strong, you will not catch bacterial and viral communicable diseases such as pox, fever, cold, etc.
• Some studies suggest that this fruit may help in reducing belly fat and likely risks of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.

• The building up of bacteria (such as b-coli) along urinary tract’s inner walls is responsible for causing burning sensation and inflammation during urination. However, blueberries can help in inhibiting the growth of such bacteria, completely washing it off and preventing the problems.

• The extract of blueberries is rich in compounds named anthocyanosides, which helps in slowing down visual loss. This fruit can delay or prevent age-related eye problems such as myopia, cataract, macular degeneration, hypermetropia and dryness.

• Micro nutrients present in blueberries help in healing or preventing neurotic disorders by preventing death / degeneration of brain cells and neurons. These berries can also assist in curing some serious disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. They heal damaged neuron tissues and brain cells and keep one’s memory sharp for a longer time.

• The high content of fiber in blueberries has the capability to dissolve bad cholesterol in the body. As a result, it cures many heart problems and strengthens cardiac muscles. Fiber also helps in keeping away constipation and improves the process of digestion. 1 or 2 pieces of berries will not do; you will have to consume a handful of them.

See also: How Many Calories are in Blueberries

Few Tips of Blueberries

1. Search for firm berries having uniform color and whitish bloom.
2. Do not buy the berries that are soft and appear dull in color or have watery texture. They need to be free from moisture.
3. When buying frozen berries, shake its bag slowly to make sure that they move freely inside the bad and are not clumped with each other.
4. Gently wash the berries before eating.
5. Store them in a covered container; they will last for 6 to 7 days.
6. Most of the anti-oxidants will be available in this fruit when it is fully ripe.

Good Points of Blueberries

1. No cholesterol
2. Rch in dietary fiber
3. Very low in saturated fats
4. Rich in manganese content
5. Very high in C vitamin
6. Very low in sodium content

Bad Point of Blueberries
High in sugar content.

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