Blueberries may be small but they pack a big, powerful punch in the nutrition stakes. These tiny blue treasures lay claim to a host of important nutrients - including manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K and dietary fiber.
Blueberries also contain anthocyanins and other phytochemicals thought to play a role in reducing the risk of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Animal studies found blueberry consumption lowered cholesterol and total blood lipid levels, which could help in the treatment of heart disease. Similar to red grapes, blueberries contain resveratrol, a chemical with high antioxidant activity that is believed to potentially offer anti-carcinogenic effects to humans.
Native to North America, blueberries can be found growing in the wild but are now cultivated all around the world to meet the ever-growing demand for this popular fruit.
“Blueberries are a fantastic source of anthocynanins, a potent antioxidant, which has anti-aging and anti-cancerous properties.”
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