Health wellness: The Blueberries
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Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Commercial blueberries—both wild (lowbush) and cultivated (highbush)—are all native to North America.
Blueberries are usually prostrate shrubs that can vary in size. In commercial production of blueberries, the species with small, pea-size berries growing on low-level bushes are known as "lowbush blueberries, while the species with larger berries growing on taller cultivated bushes are known as "highbush blueberries".
Importance of Blueberries
Here are some of the importance of blueberries.
• Blueberries Are Low in Calories But High in Nutrients.
It is closely related to similar shrubs, such as those that produce cranberries and huckleberries.
The blueberry is a very popular berry. It is low in calories but high in fiber.
• Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer.
Oxidative DNA damage is an unavoidable part of everyday life. It is said to occur tens of thousands of times per day in every cell in your body.
DNA damage is part of the reason we grow older. It also plays an important role in the development of diseases like cancer.
Blueberries and blueberry juice reduce DNA damage, which is a leading driver of aging and cancer.
• Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in Your Blood From Becoming Damaged.
Oxidative damage is not limited to your cells and DNA. It is also problematic when your “bad” LDL cholesterol is oxidized.
In fact, oxidation of “bad” LDL cholesterol is a crucial step in the heart disease process.
The antioxidants in blueberries have been known to reduce a predominant risk factor for heart disease by preventing oxidative damage to “bad” LDL cholesterol.
• Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure.
Blueberries appear to have significant benefits for people with high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Obese people who had had a high risk of heart disease noted a 4–6% reduction in blood pressure after consuming 2 ounces (50 grams) of blueberries per day.
Regular blueberry intake is tied to lower blood pressure.
• Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory.
Oxidative stress can accelerate your brain’s aging process, negatively affecting brain function.
They appear to benefit aging neurons, leading to improvements in cell signaling.
The antioxidants in blueberries seem to benefit your brain by aiding brain function and delaying mental decline.
• May Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem for women.It is widely known that cranberry juice can help prevent these types of infections.
These substances are called anti-adhesives and help prevent bacteria like E. coli from binding to the wall of your bladder.
Like cranberries, blueberries contain substances that can prevent certain bacteria from binding to the wall of your bladder, which may help.
The Bottom Line
Blueberries are incredibly healthy and nutritious.They boost your heart health, brain function and numerous other aspects of your body.
What’s more, they’re sweet, colorful and easily enjoyed either fresh or frozen.
For me I'ven tasted blueberries before but I know the benefits and now you know too.
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