Blueberry

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Jason says...

These are one of my favourite berries and are one of the most anti-oxidant rich berries you can buy. They are great for adding to a breakfast smoothie with muesli, banana and bio-live yoghurt or even for just snacking on, especially if you get a little 'sweet' craving. Don't be fooled by their petite proportion as they have gigantic health benefits, especially for the immune system. 

Juice or smoothie?

Smoothie, smoothie, smoothie, unless you have just won the euro millions, in which case please ask your butler to make you some of the most decadent juice on the planet! 

Juicy Tip

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. If you go for the frozen berries, then simply put them straight from the freezer into your blender along with whatever other ingredients you decide to use. 

Juicy Trivia

Did you know that the vivid purple/blue pigment found in blueberry skins is provided by a group of chemicals called anthocyanidins? And its this pigment that gives them their marvelous health properties, so if you find a blueberry in any other colour, then the chances are its a fake and really not worth eating!

Juicy Benefits

Like most dark berries blueberries contain a high concentration of bioflavonoids and anthocyanidins otherwise known as anti-oxidants. These help protect blood vessels from oxidative damage, which is the damage caused by normal metabolic processes as well as chemical damage from things such a cigarette smoke and alcohol. This type of damage is associated to almost every disease from normal ageing through to cancer and heart disease. This is why a diet full of antioxidants is associated with a reduction in many serious diseases.

The high concentration of antioxidant found in blueberries also strengthen the bodies connective tissue which losses strength when we age. So if you want to reduce the signs of ageing then it is highly recommended that you get a regular dose of dark berries in your system.

Blueberries, like blackcurrants are antibacterial and are really helpful for combating diarrhea caused by foreign bacteria as they can neutralise such harmful bacteria.

Blueberries and other berries contain an abundance of anthocyanidins, which belong to the same family as isoflavonoids and bioflavonoids. These amazing phyto-medicines protect our eyes against cell degeneration by improving the integrity of the capillaries that supply blood to the retina.  

Vitamins, minerals and extras

  • B1, B2, B6, One of the finest sources of Vitamin C, beta-carotine, folic acid
  • Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc
  • Ellagic acid, folic acid

References
Pinnock, Dale, 2011, Medical Cookery, Right Way, London.
Jensen, Bernard.Dr, 2000, Juicing Therapy, Keats Publishing, Illinois.
Meyerowitz, Steve, 2000, Power Juices Super Drinks, Kensington Books, New York.
www.enwikipedia.org
www.juicebenefits.net
www.healthalternatives2000.com

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