I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who dislikes blueberries. They’re perfect in smoothies, in yogurt, on salads, or even just on their own as a great snack. So it’s good to know that they carry quite a huge health punch. Blueberries might not be or sound as glamorous as acai berries or chia seeds, but blueberries are a superfood too!
Blueberries are not only healthy because of their status as a fruit, they all have a ton of extra health benefits! Blueberries has proven to be high in antioxidants, so they help fight off harmful free radicals in the body. Free radicals are harmful bacteria that like to float around in the body and they have the potential to cause disease or illness. The antioxidant properties make blueberries a great immune boost, and they also work to prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall specifically, meaning they help find UTIs!
This tiny fruit is also very high in nutrient. They are a great source of vitamins C and K, manganese, fiber, and copper. They are low in calories too, so you can snack away for a long while before you’d had too much. Blueberries are also low on the glycemic index, meaning they have a pretty good impact on blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that blueberries help regulate blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
It’s also been proven as of late that blueberries can help with memory. This happens because eating blueberries increases the neural signaling that happens in the brain centers, making sure your brain stays healthy too!
Blueberries have also shown that they help burn belly fat and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Additionally, they lower cholesterol and target cells that not only burn fat, but store fat too, making them the perfect food to eat if you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off.
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