Blueberries Iva Terzieva 10/10

Berries are a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamins C

and K, fiber, and prebiotics — carbohydrates that help promote
a healthy gut, at just 80 calories per cup. They’re also low in
sodium and have virtually no fat.

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Iron & zinc → Vitamin C → Folate, fiber, Vitamin K →
maintain the improves collagen’s vitamin B6 → improves
strength and ability to maintain reduce cholesterol calcium
elasticity of skin health and and decrease the absorption.
bones and enhance the overall risk of heart
joints. skin texture. disease.

HEALTHY & STRESS-FREE FOOD - Blueberries can help maintain

heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer
prevention, increased energy and mental health.

Blueberries contain a plant compound called anthocyanin which gives

blueberries both their blue color and many of their health benefits.
(Anthocyanin is a flavonoid-compound found naturally in many
fruits; known for their antioxidant properties.)

Blueberries in stores come in plastic packages. These fossil fuel plastics take
many years to degrade and as they do, they break into microplastics,
which can easily enter the food chain, leading to bio accumulation.

CONS
Blueberries were called “star fruits” Can affect blood sugar levels
by North American indigenous Can interfere with surgery (low
peoples because of the five-pointed glycemic index)
star shape that is formed at the May have pesticides
blossom end of the berry. Susceptible to fungal deterioration