A drunk berry, a wateryankka, a drunkard, a gonobol, a fool, or simply blueberries. This blue berry is a cure for all ailments, it restores nerve cells, lowers blood sugar, makes the skin elastic and even protects against radio waves.
Unique properties of blueberries
Research by scientists has helped uncover the medicinal properties of blueberries. In terms of its beneficial qualities, the berry is not inferior to either cranberries, or lingonberries, or blueberries, or sea buckthorn. In blueberries, or rather, in the bush itself, everything is useful: berries, both fresh and dried, leaf, root and shoots.
Fresh blueberries are effective in fighting infectious diseases such as dysentery. A decoction of dry berries is useful for gastritis and enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine). A decoction of young shoots and leaves is used as a laxative. With diabetes, a decoction from the roots helps.
Blueberries are appreciated for their high content of ascorbic acid, which gives the berry anti-scorching properties. In addition, blueberries contain: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, B vitamins, mineral salts and other useful elements.
Daily consumption of blueberries improves the condition of the body in case of atherosclerosis, rheumatism and sore throat. Blueberry is a low-calorie berry (39kcal). It has such a miraculous property as the breakdown of fats. Therefore, blueberries will become an indispensable product for those who are obese or just want to lose those extra pounds.
Blueberries are good for the eyes. It is used for heavy loads or fatigue. It improves memory. The berry has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. The magnesium it contains has a calming effect on the body. And blueberry juice is healthier than grape, lemon and apple juice. This is because blueberries are an excellent natural antioxidant that strengthens and regenerates the body and slows down its overall aging.
The uniqueness of blueberries also lies in the fact that they protect against radioactive effects. It removes toxins and toxins from the body.
Choosing the healthiest blueberry is easy. The main thing is to pay attention to its appearance. The berry must be dry, large, free from damage, signs of decay and an unpleasant odor. Fresh and healthy berries are covered with a whitish film.
Of course, blueberries are not a cheap treat. Its price reaches two hundred rubles per kilogram, depending on the region.
Blueberries can only be harmful if consumed in unlimited quantities. When overeating, the berry can cause headaches, nausea, bloating, and vomiting. The use of blueberries is not recommended for lactating women: the child may experience diathesis.
Rejuvenate and become beautiful with blueberries
The use of blueberries is useful not only internally, but also externally. For example, for cosmetic purposes. This miracle berry is capable of revitalizing and rejuvenating the skin.
Moreover, blueberries are suitable for all skin types. The main thing is to properly prepare the mask.
Anti-fading mask:
1 tbsp. grind a spoonful of blueberries with 1 tbsp. spoon of sour cream, add 1 drop of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, stir well and apply on face for 15 minutes. Remove with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. Wash your face cool.
Mask for dry skin:
1 tbsp. turn a spoonful of blueberries into mashed potatoes, mix with chicken yolk and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Stir well, apply on face for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water, rub your face with an ice cube.
Mask for oily skin:
1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of chopped blueberries with 1 teaspoon of potato starch, 1 egg white. Add boiled water to get the consistency of sour cream. Apply for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water, rub your face with an ice cube.
Moisturizing mask:
1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of blueberry pulp with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cottage cheese. Apply for 15 minutes. Wash off with water at room temperature.
How to preserve the beneficial properties of blueberries
Unfortunately, blueberry jam does not contain useful substances, like any other, since during heat treatment all useful substances are broken down, only harmful sugar remains, and in large quantities.
It would be more correct to do this: wash the berries, dry them and put them in a glass jar with a closed lid on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. In this form, our berries will retain their beneficial properties for another 2 weeks. And in order to enjoy blueberries in winter, they need to be frozen. So the berries will lie for up to six months. Dried blueberries also retain some of their valuable useful elements.
However, if possible, you should try to saturate your body with the miraculous properties of blueberries during their ripening season. Since at this time the content of vitamins in it is maximum.
