Amazing Health Benefits of Blueberries
- Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and proanthocyanidins, which have anti-aging properties.
- Blueberries contain high amount of phenols, particularly gallic acid as such blueberries are known as “neuro-protective agents. They protect brains from degeneration, neurotoxicity and oxidative stress.
- Gallic acid-rich foods like blueberries can kill cancer without harming healthy cells.
- Blueberries promote heart health.
- Excellent home remedy for acne.
- Blueberries treats macular degeneration and improve vision.
- As blueberries are low in calories, glycemic index and high in fiber, hence good choice for people who want to lose weight.
- Blueberries protects against heart disease and cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength, mental health, and healthful blood pressure.
- Blueberries decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.
- Blueberries maintains healthy bones and elasticity of bones and joints.
- Blueberries contains Vitamin C an essential nutrient, which works to help prevent skin damage. Also improve collagen's ability to smooth wrinkles and enhance overall skin texture.
- Blueberries helps in managing diabetes.
- The fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content in blueberries supports heart health.
- Due to fiber content blueberries help to prevent constipation and maintain regularity for a healthful digestive tract.
- Blueberries contains folate, which plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair. Which can prevent the formation of cancer cells.
Nutritional Information
1 cup of fresh blueberries contains:
Calories
|
84
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Cholesterol
|
0gm
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Protein
|
1.1g
|
Fat
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0.49g
|
Carbohydrate
|
21.45g
|
Dietary fiber
|
3.6g
|
Total sugars
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14.74g
|
Vitamin C
|
24%
|
Vitamin B6
|
5%
|
Vitamin K
|
36%
|
Calcium
|
9mg
|
Iron
|
0.41mg
|
Potassium
|
114mg
|
Magnesium
|
9mg
|
Phosphorus
|
18mg
|
Sodium
|
1mg
|
Zinc
|
0.24mg
|
Folate
|
9mg
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