5 Health Benefits of Blueberry
Known for its color in shades of blue and dark purple, the blueberry is a fruit with several nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, fibers and other properties that can benefit your health.
Discover 5 health benefits of the blueberry.
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How to use blueberry
The blueberry is a delicious fruit, but for those who don’t like its natural flavor, you can use it to make juices, smoothies, traditional jams like our blueberry jam, or jam without added cane sugar. You can also use this fruit in delicious desserts like a Blueberry Cheesecake or for snacks and breakfasts, as in this gluten-free crepes recipe.
1. Low in Calories
Besides being delicious to include in breakfast, snacks or between meals, the blueberry is a low-calorie fruit (for every 100 g it has 57 calories). It is rich in soluble fibers, increasing the feeling of satiety and it also allows the better functioning of the digestive system.
2. A Powerful Antioxidant
Blueberries are the fruits with the highest levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants play a key role in neutralizing free radicals, which are responsible for premature aging, degenerative diseases and infections.
3. Reduces blood sugar levels
The presence of chlorogenic acid contributes to the reduction of blood sugar and glucose levels. The blueberries also have flavonoids, which helps to reduce the risk of diabetes.
4. Improves brain function
The antioxidants present in blueberries also play an essential role in the brain function, as they contribute to the maintenance of oxygen and blood flow in the brain, helping to maintain healthy brain cells and the health of the nervous system.
5. It helps to control blood pressure
Blueberry is a fruit rich in minerals such as potassium, manganese, copper, iron and zinc. Minerals that help in the control of the heart rate and blood pressure.
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