Nutrition and Blueberry

0926blueberry Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, E, K, and beta-carotene, as well as being rich in the minerals potassium, manganese, magnesium. They are also packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids which help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and chronic diseases associated with the aging process. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory (inflammation being a key driver of all chronic diseases). So you can see that blueberries have a host of benefits, all of which puts them in the category of Superfood.

Researchers have shown that blueberries are one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity, and the capacity to destroy free radicals.
They also contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can act as antioxidants.
Blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists.
When selecting blueberries, the darker they are, the more antioxidants they have, and frozen are just as good as fresh.
Blueberries help with short-term memory loss associated with aging.
They can help improve vision.
Blueberries have compounds called proanthocyanidins that promote urinary tract health and reduce the risk of infection by preventing bacteria from adhering to the cells that line the walls of the urinary tract.
These berries are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Blueberries include a flavonoid called kaempferol, and one study revealed that women whose diets provided the most kaempferol had a 40% reduction in risk of ovarian cancer.
They improve memory and work to defend the brain from aging.
They are also a good source of dietary fiber. A diet high in fiber contributes to heart health, helping to keep cholesterol in check, aids in digestions, and helps maintain regularity. 
Manganese, which is found in this berry, plays an important role in the development of bones and in the metabolism of protein.