Nutrition facts and Nutritional information of Blueberries

Blueberries (черника, التوت البري الازرق) are considered one of the most popular super foods in the berries group that contain higher levels of antioxidants. For decades the demand for Blueberries in the united states has been on the rise due to their outstanding nutritional profile, as they provide a great combination of anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid and many other antioxidants.

Anthocyanins are water soluble phenolic compounds & vacuolar pigments responsible for the blue to red colors found in flowers.

 

 

Anthocyanins may appear purple, red, or blue depending on the pH; Anthocyanins are one class of flavonoid compounds, which are widely distributed in plant polyphenols.

Flavonoids have demonstrated ability to protect against

• A myriad of human diseases
• May help protect your heart health
• Boost your cancer protection

 

Since ever, Anthocyanins have been used by medieval nations and were highly included in their herbal medicine, anthocyanin-rich medicaments been used to treat a number of conditions including high blood pressure, flu (colds), and urinary tract infections.

Recent researches suggest that anthocyanins help in fighting cancer.

Anthocyanins and their health benefits

1.  Heart Disease, Anthocyanins may enhance heart health, by improving cholesterol levels and blood sugar metabolism, as well as it fights oxidative stress.
2.  Dietary and daily intake of anthocyanins may also help preventing high blood pressure.
3.  Obesity, researchers suggest that anthocyanins may protect against obesity.
4.  Cancer, Anthocyanins aid in the prevention of breast cancer, by inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells.

 

Blueberries can improve the functioning of vital & major body organs and systems, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, muscular system, and nervous system. Their antioxidants have been shown to improve cognitive function, memory & protect nerve cells. They also protect against inflammation.

Blueberries are favorites in all seasons and can be bought in any form be it frozen or fresh because its known that Blueberries retain their nutritional values when frozen.

Add blueberries to your breakfast & boost your immunity and gain power all day long, or just eat them for a light dessert in a cocktail of fruits for a blast flavor.

Dried blueberries are available in trail mix and can be found nearly in all us supermarkets.

 

 

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Verified by: Dr.Diab (June 27, 2017)

Citation: Dr.Diab. (June 27, 2017). Nutrition facts and Nutritional information of Blueberries. Medcoi Journal of Medicine, 3(2). urn:medcoi:article18234.