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Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, and other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K1, manganese, and copper.
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They are also known to reduce DNA damage, protect cholesterol from becoming damaged, and help manage blood sugar levels.
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Additionally, blueberries are high in soluble fiber, which helps remove bile from the gut and can help lower blood pressure.
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Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C , making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer , they are also anti-inflammatory.
'Superfoods' Everyone Needs: Blueberries, Tea, Salmon, & More - WebMD
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Blueberries are a popular, tasty fruit native to North America that are low in calories and incredibly healthy. They are a good source of several vitamins, beneficial plant compounds, and antioxidants, and can be used in a variety of baked goods, jams, and jellies. Blueberries are also low in calories and fat, but still provide decent amounts of fiber, and are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K1, vitamin C, manganese, and copper.
Blueberries 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
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Maintaining healthy bones. Blueberries contain iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K.
Skin health. Collagen is the support system of the skin. It relies on vitamin C as an essential nutrient, and works...
Lowering blood pressure. Maintaining low sodium levels is essential to keeping blood pressure at a healthful level.
Blueberries: Health benefits, facts, and research - Medical News Today
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In addition to being low in calories, blueberries are nutrient-dense. They’re good sources of vitamin C and vitamin K , as well as manganese.
A cup of blueberries provides the following recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin C is known for boosting your immune system
5 Health Benefits of Blueberries – Cleveland Clinic
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Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients. The blueberry bush (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus) is a flowering shrub that produces berries with a bluish, purple hue — also known as blueberries (1).
Blueberries are one of the top antioxidant foods. Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases, such as cancer (4, 5).
Blueberries reduce DNA damage, which may help protect against aging and cancer. Oxidative DNA damage is an unavoidable part of everyday life. It is said to occur in every cell in your body, every day (12).
Blueberries protect cholesterol in your blood from becoming damaged. Oxidative damage is not limited to your cells and DNA. It is also problematic when your “bad” LDL cholesterol is oxidized.
10 Proven Health Benefits of Blueberries
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One cup (148 grams) of blueberries provides the following nutrients ( 1 ): Calories: 84 Fiber: 3.6 grams Vitamin C: 16% of the daily value (DV) Vitamin K: 24% of…
The 8 Healthiest Berries You Can Eat
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Blueberries are a good source of fiber, a good source of Vitamin C , and contain various vitamins and minerals – all at just 80 calories per cup. So, grab a…
Nutrition Facts - Blueberry.org
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