Blueberry Facts

The health benefits of


Blueberries help maintain healthy bones: Blueberries contain, iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin K which all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength. Iron and zinc play crucial roles in maintaining the strength and elasticity of bones and joints.

They can lower blood pressure:他把我抱起来站着做 Maintaining a low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure. Blueberries are naturally free of sodium and contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium, all of which have been found to decrease blood pressure naturally.

Blueberries help manage diabetes: Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels. One cup of blueberries contributes 3.6 grams of fiber. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 21-25 grams of fiber per day for women and 30-38 grams per day for men.

They help warding off heart disease:他把我抱起来站着做 The blueberry’s fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and phytonutrient content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol all support heart health. The fiber in blueberries helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease.

They help prevent cancer:他把我抱起来站着做 Vitamin C, vitamin A, and various phytonutrients in blueberries function as powerful antioxidants that help protect cells against free radical damage. They inhibit tumor growth, decrease inflammation in the body and help ward off or slow several types of cancer, including esophageal, lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate and colon.




Storage and handling tips

Refrigerate for up to 5 to 7 days. Wash immediately before consumption. Blueberries have a characteristic silver-white frost or “bloom.”

  • They should appear round, firm, tight and without dents.
  • Ripe berries should have a uniform blue color


Blueberries: Health Benefits, Facts, Research by Megan Ware RDN LD