Blueberry is also considered as one of the super food, they are low in calories. The Blueberry are found in blue to purple color. Initially blueberry found as green in color but becomes blue purple when it gets ripen.

Two type of blueberry are found – Highbush blueberry , Lowbush blueberry

1 cup of Blueberry consists , 85% of water, 84 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates. Blueberry powerful antioxidant called anthocyanins which is responsible for blue color. Rich in  potassium, zinc, copper, vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, manganese, iron,antioxidants-gallic acid is a powerful anti-fungal.Blueberry decreases the risk of obesity diabetes heart diseases, age related problems ,promote complexion and hair, immune system, boost energy.

Health benefit of blueberry

Health benefit of blueberry are  prevent Urinary infection,Cancer,Cholesterol  level,Reduce Heart Disease,Maintaining healthy bones.

 prevent Urinary infection
Blueberry benefit in protecting from urinary-tract infections (UTI’s). Blueberry antioxidant compounds that prevent bacteria growth in bladder walls.

Cancer
Blueberry contains vitamin C, vitamin E and Powerful antioxidant phyto-nutrients that helps in protecting body cells against free radical damage. Blueberry protect again certain cancer like lung,mouth,endometrial,pancreatic,colon-cancer.Blueberry contains important nutrients called folate which help in DNA synthesis and DNA repair. Blueberry reduces the risk of oxidative DNA damage and cancer cell formation. Latest research has found that 1 liter of blueberry and apple juice everyday, reduces the risk of cancer cell by 20 percentageCholesterol  level
Blueberry fruit  contains potassium, calcium, magnesium that decreases the blood pressure level in our body. Low sodium intake can also decrease the blood pressure level.Blueberry is also free from sodium and cholesterol. Blueberry is rich in fibre, potassium, folate vitamin B6 and phyto-nutrients that support heart health. Fibre present in blueberry also help in lowering the cholesterol level and reduces the risk of Heart attack.

Reduce Heart Disease
Blueberry fibre is free from cholesterol and help in reducing LDL cholesterol. Daily consumption of Blueberry experimentally prove that it can low blood pressure up to 20 %. Blueberry’s antioxidant Anthocyanins helping cardiovascular health by lowering the buildup of plaque in artery walls.

Maintaining healthy bones
Blueberry rich in Iron, vitamin K and zinc. These vitamin K and iron helping in developing strong bones and elasticity in bones. Vitamin K deficiency main result in bone fracture and less absorption of calcium.The phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin K in blueberries result in building  healthy bones.