What you really need to know though is how good blueberries are for you. Blueberries contain minimal calories and virtually no fat and they are rich in vitamin A, C, and E. They are also a good source of dietary fibre, are rich in potassium, manganese and magnesium and are believed to provide the most health-protecting antioxidants of any fruit or vegetable.
In fact it is the anthocyanins (an antioxidant) in blueberries that give them their blue colour.
Not sure what all the fuss is about? According to ABGA: “Antioxidants are very well known for their health benefits, especially their ability to reduce damage to our cells.
“Antioxidants help counter the damaging effects of free radicals, which form during normal metabolic processes and are associated with the development of several diseases including cancer and heart disease.
“Scientists have discovered that an antioxidant rich diet can assist in the prevention of disease and illness. Recent studies have found antioxidant rich blueberries are especially good for several health issues.”
ABGA says blueberries have anti-ageing effects, can improve eyesight, protect your heart, may improve your cholesterol and can treat urinary tract infections.
To maximise these amazing health benefits, keep frozen blueberries in your freezer during the off season and stock up on the fresh varieties now when you can get them from fresh vegetable markets and some supermarkets. Chuck a handful into your fruit salad, add them on top of oats, mix them into muesli or add them to your protein smoothie for a great antioxidant boost.
Click here for a great smoothie recipe we tried earlier.
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