The Health Benefits of Blueberries: Anthocyanin, Protein, Calcium, and More!

Blueberries are popping up in stores these days. Blueberries are one of the foods that are growing rapidly in Korea. It is expensive because it requires a lot of maintenance and labor, but more and more people are looking for it. Blueberries are a shrubby plant belonging to the rhododendron family and are harvested by humans by picking small berries. Let’s learn more about blueberries.

◆ One of the best anti-aging foods… Freeze tastes like ice cream

Blueberries are one of the native fruits of North America and have been harvested in the wild for thousands of years and used medicinally. It was selected as one of the best anti-aging foods by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and received great attention as a health food. It is usually eaten raw with the skin on, but it can also be made into juice, ade, or yogurt. Frozen blueberries have the same texture as ice cream when eaten raw. It is desirable that the surface be covered with a waxy bloom.

◆ Blueberry + yogurt for breakfast… Calcium and protein added

If you eat yogurt with blueberries in the morning, you can supplement the lack of calcium and protein. In particular, if you eat Greek yogurt made without artificial additives, you can add texture and nutrients. Greek yogurt contains 1.5 times more protein and more calcium than regular yogurt. On the other hand, the sodium and sugar content is less than half. It is good for strengthening muscles and bones, and there are many lactic acid bacteria, which increase immunity and help intestinal health.

◆ After all, anthocyanin component… Improving eyesight, delaying aging, blood circulation

The key component of blueberries is also anthocyanins. Anthocyanin, a dark blue pigment, helps improve vision by promoting the resynthesis of rhodopsin, a cell involved in vision in the retina of the eye. Phenol compounds, such as carotenoids, flavonoids, chlorgenic acid, and proanthocyanidin, suppress harmful free radicals in the body, slow cell aging, and contribute to blood circulation.

◆ Suppression of sugar and cholesterol absorption… Leave the white powder as it is and wash it off quickly.

Blueberries inhibit the absorption of sugar and cholesterol in the intestines and reduce harmful substances accumulated in the intestines. It helps prevent colon cancer with the effect of cleaning the intestines. Vitamin C, iron, potassium, and other minerals necessary for the human body are evenly contained. It is good if the fruit is taut and has a white powder on the surface. Rinse with the feeling of rinsing quickly under running water and eat.