BLUEBERRIES are a superfood legend.
Did you know that blueberries are a superfood? How
about that they’re helpful for people with diabetes and
have the metals that make red blood cells in them? In
this article, I’m going over the health benefits of
blueberries easy for anyone to understand.
Quick history:blueberries are native to North America and
were discovered by Native Americans.
They were put to some value to the Native Americans
because of the crown at the top of a blueberry.
(people call that star-shaped top of a blueberry a crown.)
Blueberries also have plant compounds in them. One they have
a whole lot of is anthocyanin. That gives them their blue color
and many of there health benefits.
Heath benefits of blueberries :
Blueberries are full of antioxidants
Antioxidants are vitamins and plant compounds that inhibit\stop free radicals from damaging the body. Blueberries are full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, K, B6, and E.
Blueberries are good for your skin
Blueberries have lots of vitamin C in them which is good for the skin and helps wounds and scars heal faster.
I have an article all about vitamin C. Learn more about vitamin C at https://www.restmode247.com/2019/10/you-need-to-know-about-vitamin-c.
Blueberries have Fiber in them!
Not only will blueberries make you feel full of fiber, it has soluble and insoluble fiber! Insoluble fiber helps the body’s digestive system and helps you stay full. They also prevent constipation.
Blueberries are brain food
Blueberries help improve memory and the cognitive function. The cognitive function is the ability to take in knowledge.
Blueberries help people with\prevent diabetes
Blueberries help your glucose metabolism which is how your brain and red blood cells get energy. They also can improve high insulin sensitivity, which is good for your body, because with high insulin sensitivity your body because it can lower blood sugar. Blueberries also reduce blood pressure.
Blueberries can create red blood cells
Blueberries have both copper and iron in them which create red blood cells, helps your bones, blood vessels, and nerves.