Five Amazing Health Benefits From Eating Blueberries

 

The blueberry is a powerful antioxidant. Here are five ways to add them to your diet and healthy recipe for a wild blueberry tart

If I had to choose just one berry to consume on a regular basis, it would be the blueberry. Ranked among the top fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant activity, blueberries are loaded with vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients that just make them even more delightful to consume.

If you don’t have enough reasons already as to why you should be consuming these blue gems…here are a few more.

Five health benefits of eating blueberries
1. Blueberries are a source of the antioxidant ellagic acid, which may block metabolic pathways that can lead to cancer.

2. Blueberry skins contain resveratrol, which research associates with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and blood sugar-lowering properties.

3. Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and E, as well as fibre.

4. They are low in calories, with only 81 calories per cup!

5. Blueberries are good for your heart — several studies have associated blueberry consumption with improved blood-fat balances, reduced cholesterol, increased HDL cholesterol and reduced trigylcerides.

And these little gems are delicious; good in so many recipes and the kids love them. Don't stint. Let the little nippers have as many as they want.