Dietitians recommend daily diet include fruits and berries as sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Latest most rich fruits and berries dark colors, especially blueberries.
Antioxidants - the first assistant of the body in the fight against tumors and disorders of cell structure and this is the first argument in favor of the consumption of blueberries. In addition to the antioxidants present in blueberries vitamins groups: C, B, P. Just contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, manganese, cobalt and nickel. Impressive, is not it?
The right balance of vitamins and minerals in blueberries has a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels. It is anti-inflammatory agent and a beneficial effect on the work of the intestinal tract, freeing it from the products of putrefaction.
Almost everyone knows that eating blueberries improves vision. Under the curative effect of this berry accelerates update the retina of the eye, relieve fatigue and irritation of the eyes, increased acuity and field of view. Most useful for eye fresh berries, so catch to eat more blueberries during her season, especially if your work involves a constant eye strain.
But do not lose most of its beneficial properties blueberries and dried and frozen. In the dried form, it is included in most therapeutic teas that are used in various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Folk medicine advises to use extracts from blueberries to treat sore throat, gout, rheumatism, and anemia.
Blueberries are very good to eat while dieting. With an extensive list of vitamins and other nutrients, it contains a negligible amount of calories. A small dish of blueberries a day will provide you with more than the required amount of vitamins and minerals and thus will contain only 40-50 calories.