The blueberry is a berry that grows on the small shrub with the same name, from the Ericaceae family of the Vaccinium genus. In addition to their delicious taste and low calorie content, they have innumerable beneficial health properties; they are an important source of antioxidants, and as such, they can help improve memory and cognitive functions.
BLUEBERRIES
The wild berries
Nutritional information
ENERGY 41,68 kcal
NUTRIENTS
PER 100 G
Agua
87.8
Proteínas
0.63
Lípidos
0.60
Hidratos de carbono
6.05
Fibra
4.9
VITAMINS
PER 100 G
Vit. B1 Tiamina
0.02
Ácido fólico (µm)
10
MINERALS
PER 100 G
Calcio
10
Hierro
0.74
Potasio
78
benefits
Health
- It combats diabetes
- It is used as an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory and an antidiarrheal
- It helps improve vision problems
- It prevents cancer
- It prevents ageing, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease
- It helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- It protects against stroke