According to the ND Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Blueberries, 1 Cup of raw Blueberries contains:
- 84 calories
- 4 grams of fiber or 14 %DV
- 24%DV of Vitamin C
- 36%DV of Vitamin K
- 25%DV of Manganese
Did you know that:
- Blueberries are loaded with carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, and flavonoids like rutin, resveratrol and quercitin (all excellent for the eyes and eye health).
- The pigments that give blueberries their color improve the structure of veins and the vascular system.
- Blueberries are high in the soluble fiber pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol.
- A study reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that blueberries inhibit colon cancer proliferation and induce programmed cell death.
- Just recently, Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope, Duarte, CA researchers found that feeding blueberry powder to mice significantly reduced the growth and spread of triple negative breast cancer cells (TNBC), a very aggressive form of cancer - PubMed
- Blueberries are excellent for the relief of diarrhea and constipation.
- Blueberries also help reduce inflammation in the digestive and urinary tracts.
- A study in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests that the best way to gain maximum benefits from blueberries and other fruits is to consume them either one hour before protein (milk, etc.) is consumed, or two hours after. - Milk destroys antioxidant benefits in blueberries
- Polyphenols in blueberries inhibit the formation of fat cells - NaturalNews
- Study: Prevent high blood pressure by eating blueberries - NaturalNews
- Blueberries halt hardening of the arteries - NaturalNews
- Find Cancer Prevention with the Power of Blueberries - NaturalNews
