What is useful blueberries and how to choose a good one in the store

President of the Association of Nutritionists and Health Coaches (ANCH)

How to choose the right blueberries? How useful is this berry?

The benefits of blueberries are not only in the abundance of vitamins and vegetable fiber. I tell you why you should enjoy this blue berry.

How useful blueberries

Blueberries are one of the most vitamin-rich berries. It contains pectin (cleanses the body), six amino acids, fiber, tannins (strengthens and revitalizes), proteins, flavonoids and a lot of water.

The berry is rich in minerals and vitamins:

• Iron;
• phosphorus;
• copper;
• cobalt;
• vanadium;
• calcium;
• vitamins A, K, P, C, PP, B vitamins.

Ripe and juicy blueberries – a natural source of vitamins, polyphenols, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. The combination of useful elements in the rind and pulp has a positive effect on brain function, improves mood and memory, helps to fight forgetfulness.

Plant polyphenols protect against the development of neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Regularly eat blueberries are recommended to prevent heart disease, normalize blood sugar levels. Flavonoids berries activate the work of enzymes when ingested, and vitamin C improves the synthesis of collagen, which is needed to maintain healthy skin. What other products stimulate the production of this protein, read in the material at the link.

The benefit of blueberries for digestion lies in the vegetable fiber. In 150 g of berries contains 3.6 g of fiber, which provides full digestion and intestinal health. Another positive property of blueberries – it is low in fructose, so it is recommended for dietary nutrition for people who need to normalize weight.

In addition, the berry helps control blood sugar levels in people with type II diabetes. And it also blocks certain digestive enzymes and prevents sugar spikes.

Juices, purees and smoothies are ideal for diabetes prevention as they help increase the body’s receptivity to insulin.

How to choose and store

It is best to eat blueberries fresh. It can be left in the refrigerator for two or three days.

For winter, I recommend freezing or drying berries to preserve the maximum vitamins. How to do it properly, read in the articles at the link.