Blueberry muffins, blueberry creme pie, blueberry cheesecake, blueberry pancakes, fresh moist blueberries... Just reading the words is enough to evoke the rich summer sweetness and fill your mouth.
Everyone knows blueberries are delicious, but did you know that blueberries are good for your health too? In fact, blueberries are advertised as a remedy for many serious medical conditions, including urinary tract infections, diabetes, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
First, let's take a look at what blueberries really are. Blueberries are the fruit of a flowering plant native to North America and are now grown in Australia, New Zealand and some South American countries such as Chile and Argentina. Blueberries are grown and harvested in the wild.
Blueberry season in North America usually runs from mid-May to September, depending on latitude. This fruit is best enjoyed during the season, when it tastes best and has the highest nutritional value. The dark blue fruit can be eaten raw or, more commonly, made into pastries, cakes, tarts, breads, cereals, jellies and jams, and even pizza.
What's so special about blueberries?
It can be said that blueberries are the power of food. Blueberries are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folic acid, iron, manganese and vitamin K. And 140 grams of fresh blueberries contain three grams of fiber, which is very beneficial for your digestive system. But the main benefit of blueberries comes from the antioxidants they contain in the form of bioflavonoids.
Antioxidants are important because of their ability to neutralize free radicals. When our bodies process oxygen, free radicals are created as a by-product. It is a highly volatile substance that can damage our cells and is blamed for aging and many degenerative diseases. Fortunately, substances known as antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables work to neutralize free radicals and reduce their strength. Well-known bioflavonoids are hesperidin and rutin and anthocyanins.
Blueberries are very rich in anthocyanins. They give blueberries their deep blue color and offer a number of beneficial properties. On the one hand, they have an anti-inflammatory effect and protect large and small blood vessels from oxidative damage. This can protect blood vessels from damage caused by high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It is very important for the blood vessels in the eye.
Researchers have shown that bilberry anthocyanins, along with other active compounds such as proanthocyanidins, flavonols and tannins, inhibit the mechanism of cancer cell development in vitro. And one of the most exciting discoveries about blueberries is that they can help stop the mental decline that occurs in Alzheimer's disease.
So what's the best way to get your dose of blueberries? It's best to eat it raw, but that's not always convenient. Fortunately, there are many ways to make blueberries that will help you maximize their delicious taste. Most popular, you can make old-fashioned blueberry pie like your grandmother used to make. Cinnamon and nutmeg spices complement the blueberry flavor and the result is stunning. This is just one of many ways to include blueberries in your diet.
So, make blueberries a part of your diet. You will not only have a delicious new taste in your life, but also make your health the world. Search online for recipes that will show you new and exciting ways to incorporate the blueberry experience into your life.
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