Blueberry

“BLUEBERRY”

A Blueberry fool is a simple dessert made with pureed fruit and sweetened whipped cream. Berries in general are considered low in terms of their glycemic index (GI). GI is a common way of identifying the potential impact of a food on our blood sugar level once we've consumed and digested that food. The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin K in blueberries all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.With flavors that range from mildly sweet (cultivated) to tart and tangy (wild), like other fruits, raw blueberries provide you with the best flavor and the greatest nutritional benefits.

Is Blueberries Healthy?

Yes,blueberries are nutritional stars bursting with nutrition and flavor while
being very low in calories.

Blueberries are among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates,
naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When
oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause
health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and
untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating blueberries.

Health Benefits:

In the popular press, blueberries have reached
superstar status in terms of their unique health benefits. While we prefer to
think of all the World's Healthiest Foods as rightful superstars, we can
understand many of the special accolades being given to this wonderful berry.
Most health research on blueberries involves their phytonutrient content.In our Healthiest Way of Eating Plan, we encourage the consumption of 5-10 servings of fruits-plus-vegetables (combined) each day. We believe that the balance between fruits and vegetables can vary from day to
day, depending upon personal health factors, personal taste preferences, and
optimal combining of foods in recipes as well as meals.

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Author: Bruce Weinstein and
Mark Scarbrough