Blueberries are a unique northern berry with many beneficial properties. Fortunately, we live in a time when every product can be found in the store. And blueberries are no exception. Of course, you are unlikely to find fresh berries, but freshly frozen ones are easy.
Why are blueberries useful?
Small berries that are almost black in color contain many useful substances:
- pectins;
- cellulose;
- tannins;
- provitamin A;
- ascorbic acid.
Blueberries have diuretic properties, antiscorbutic (due to the large amount of vitamin C), cardiotonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-sclerotic. Blueberries, like blueberries, are recommended for the prevention of eye diseases. Blueberries normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Eating blueberries can help lower blood sugar!
Fresh blueberries improve metabolism and help the body recover from illness and severe stress. The magnesium found in blueberries acts as a mild sedative for us. Therefore, if you begin to notice that you are becoming too irritable, then it's time to go to the supermarket for a bag of blueberries.
The blueberry complex of nutrients is truly unique. Due to the presence of flavonoids and vitamins such as P, K and PP, blueberries must be included in the diet of those who are genetically predisposed to varicose veins. Blueberries are also indicated for those with low hemoglobin levels. There is not much iron in the berries, but it is absorbed very well.
How to use blueberries in cooking
Blueberries are quite an interesting and peculiar berry. Fresh, it can be used like other berries - an addition to desserts, compotes, mousses, creams, preserves, and so on. Frozen berries will look great as a filling for pies and curd mousses. And if you add blueberries to a smoothie, you get not only a beautiful drink, but also a very tasty and healthy one.
Blueberries are not as widespread as other berries, but they should still be included in your diet. In winter - as a prophylaxis for colds, and in summer - in vitamin smoothies.
