Benefits of consuming blueberries
Blueberries are one of the fruit with highest antioxidant capacity.
Blueberries contain high quantities of: the vitamins A, B, C, E, copper (important for the immunity), iron, selenium, zinc and others.
Blueberries neutralize the free radicals in the body that can lead to disease and to the aging of the organism. This property is derived from the pigment which is responsible for the blue color of and in the fruit (anthocyanin);
Blueberries help combatting the rise in the abdominal region and, in general, combat the fat in the blood and contribute to the health of the cardiovascular system;
Blueberries help preserve the health of the urinary system by combating the spread of the e-coli bacteria;
| Coontent per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Calories (Kcal) | 25 |
| Water (g) | 85 |
| Proteins (g) | 0.9 |
| Fats (g) | 0.2 |
| Carbohidrati (g) | 5.1 |
| Fibers (g) | 3.1 |
| Potasiu (mg) | 160 |
| Vitamin A (mcg) | 13 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 15 |
Blueberries help maintaining eye health as they contain anthocyanin, which holds out the aging. They fight eye infections and other eye diseases;
Blueberries help maintaining the health of the brain and even help in curing some diseases of the central nervous system;
Blueberries help reduceing the risk of developing heart disease, having, also, the capacity to dissolve cholesterol. Blueberries aid in the digestion process;