Blueberries
Our raw little indigo friend often added to muesli and porridge but how good is it really? Many claim it to be a superfood but is it packing the punch or just mediocre....
Nutritionally it has 351kj per 1cup and can be broken down into 91% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 4% fat and it has a glyceamic load of 6 (out of 250). It claims as being antioxidant rich are spot on (per 1 cup) with an inflammatory factor of -28 not to mention being a good source of magnesium (25%), vitamin K (36%) and Vitamin C (24%).
Positive effects:
- Good source
of Antioxidants... Blueberries are one of
the richest sources of proanthocyanidins. These phytonutrients decrease free radicals levels that are
linked to aging (yes wrinkling!) and disease.
- Catechins
found in blueberries activate
fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells to assist with weight loss, and belly
fat loss in particular. According to research at Tufts University,
regularly ingesting catechins increases abdominal fat loss by 77 percent and
double total weight loss
- Helps prevent burst
capillaries and varicose veins
- Contain vitamin
E
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