Have you ever tasted blueberries? Did
you like the spicy taste? Blueberries
are fruits that belong to the Vaccinium family and can be found in three types.
First is the wild or the “low-bush” blueberry, which bears the scientific name
Vaccinium angustifolium.
The second variety, Vaccinium corymbosum, is commonly
known as the cultivated or the “high-bush” blueberry. There is one other type,
but that variety is quite uncommon and has the scientific name Vaccinium
pallidum.
Amazing Health Benefits Of
Blueberries
Delay Aging: blueberries bring
you the brightest ray of hope for staying young. Hence, you can prevent signs
of aging like wrinkles, age spots, cataracts, osteoporosis, hair loss,
dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease by eating blueberries and get the most out of
the antioxidant potential!
Improve Brain Function: Essential
nutrients such as vitamin A, C, E, vitamin B complex, zinc, sodium, potassium,
copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese
protect brain cells and help to restore the health of the central
nervous system.
Promote Digestion: The roughage
(fiber) present in blueberries prevents constipation. Also, the vitamins,
sodium, copper, fructose, and acids improve digestion by stimulating the
correct gastric and digestive juices to move food smoothly and safely through
your gastrointestinal system.
Treat Urinary Tract Infection:
Blueberries can be surprisingly beneficial in treating urinary tract infection.
These heavy molecules scrub the bacteria off the walls along the tract, thereby
preventing the infection.
Prevent Cancer: Blueberries can
prove to be extremely valuable for cancer patients, for they contain certain
compounds like pterostilbene (an excellent remedy for colon and liver cancer)
and ellagic acid. These two in harmony with anthocyanin and other antioxidants
like vitamin C and copper can do miracles to both prevent and cure cancer.
Eye Care: Blueberries are one of
the best alternatives for spectacles, contact-lenses, eye-drops, medications,
and eye surgeries. They can prevent or delay all age-related ocular problems.
other antioxidant which are all very beneficial and essential for ocular
health.
Cure Heart Diseases: The high
fiber content, antioxidants, and the ability to dissolve the ‘bad cholesterol’
make blueberries an ideal dietary supplement to cure many heart diseases, while
also strengthening the cardiac muscles.
Boost Immunity: Blueberries can
boost your immune system and prevent infections. Once your immune system is
strong, you won’t catch colds, fever, pox, and countless other communicable
diseases spread by bacteria and viruses.
Blueberries keep you feeling fresh, active, fit, sharp, close to nature
and in a good mood, as they are very good antidepressants.
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