The health benefits of blueberries
Blueberries really deserve the title of a superfood. They not only taste great but they have research showing how they can benefit our health:
💙They are low calorie and really nutrient dense.
💙They are packed with fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese.
💙They also have one of the highest anti-oxidant levels of any fruit or veg
💙The anti-oxidants in blueberries can help prevent oxidative DNA damage
💙The can help prevent oxidation of LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol
💙Blueberry consumption may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease
💙They may help improve memory & brain function
💙Can help to improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics
I try to include blueberries as often as possible, fresh when in season and frozen when out of season. They are great as a snack, or you can use them in muffins, salads, pies, smoothies, pancakes. I’ve created 10 deliciously different blueberry recipes, get them FREE below: