Blueberries are very low in calories. 100 g fresh berries carry just 57 calories.
Blueberries are among the highest anti-oxidant value fruits. The ORAC value of 100 g fresh blueberry is 5562 TE (Trolex equivalents). In addition, these berries compose of other flavonoid anti-oxidants such as carotene-β, lutein and zea-xanthin.
Research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood-glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus condition.
Fresh berries carry small amount of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. Altogether, these vitamins work as potent anti-oxidants which help limit free radical mediated injury to the body.
The berries also carry a small amount of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and pantothenic acid.
Blueberries contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, iron and zinc.
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Blueberries may be cultivated, or they may be picked from semiwild or wild bushes. In North America, the most common cultivated species is V. corymbosum, the northern highbush blueberry. British Columbia is the largest Canadian producer of highbush blueberries. View the below charts to learn some blueberry cultivation tips!
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