Blueberry and health

Blueberry 57 kcal/100g - Chocolate 532 kcal/100g

“blue treasure”

Blueberry fruits stole the hearts of not only Polish, but also many consumers around the world. Blueberries have a lot of important nutrients, vitamins, and a small amount of calories, which everyone who cares about health and being fit will appreciate. Let's eat blueberries because they have many healthy and medicinal advantages and properties!

Discover the nutritional value of blueberries

It improves memory

- thanks to flavonoids, in which blueberry is rich; they recover memory loss that comes with age. Researchers believe, that they improve existing brain connections, improve cell-to-cell communication, and stimulate neuronal regeneration.

Prevents hypertension

regulates blood pressure and improves its circulation by sealing blood vessels, ensuring elasticity and proper permeability of capillaries. people consuming a portion of blueberries at least once a week suffer from hypertension less than 10% in comparison to the others. This is due to the anthocyanins contained in fruits, which are
flavonoids.

Supports cancer prevention

Blueberry contains large amounts of phytoestrogen, a plant hormone, that effectively blocks the action of enzymes that contribute to the formation of so-called hormone-dependent cancers, e.g. some breast cancers. Similar anti-cancer properties has ellagic acid contained in blueberries.

Supports eye functions

is used in treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. It protects eyesight, helps at eye strain, helps with microcirculation disorders in the eyeball and as well as with the eye retina diseases. There is information that during the World War II British pilots from Royal Air Force were eating blueberries to improve their night vision possibilities.

Supports the work of the digestive system

blueberry has tannins that have antibacterial properties - they destroy, among others, harmful E. Coli strains. In addition, fibre and antioxidants contained in fruits are involved in the removal of toxins and harmful metabolism products from the body.

Protects against heart diseases

blueberries help at reducing the level of "bad" cholesterol and increasing the level of "good". It is caused thanks to the mineral elements found in the fruit, especially selenium, zinc, copper and manganese, as well as vitamins C, A, B, PP. Roughage plays also a significant role in this process, thanks to which a large part of cholesterol is removed from the gastrointestinal tract together with toxins and bile acids, before they penetrate the circulatory system.

Has a calming and analgesic effects

Blueberry syrups are helpful at treat cough and respiratory infections. Has strong bactericidal and antiviral properties.

Contains antioxidants that destroy free radicals

among 40 fruits and vegetables considered as natural sources of antioxidants, blueberry is one of the leaders. Free radicals are incorrectly built in oxygen atoms, which are a by-product of metabolism, destroy everything which occur on their way. By oxidizing cholesterol, they contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and skin

condition and also helps to remove all toxins from the body.