Very little caloric and satisfying, it is the ideal fruit if one had to choose only one, according to the nutrition experts.
Some fruits are not only tasteful, they are also real allies for our body. Among them, a small tangy and fleshy fruit stands out for its exceptional concentration of protective nutrients. “”Its benefits are so varied that it is increasingly attracting the attention of nutrition experts, explains Carole Minker, doctor of pharmacies immediately. These fruits have a special status: on the border between gluttony and health“.
It acts on several levels of the body: it protects the arteries and the heart of inflammation and oxidative stress, contributes to bone health, promotes good circulation, good immunity, regulates blood sugar and blood pressure, slows the aging of the brain and improves memory. Serious scientific studies (including a published in the Annals of Neurology) have shown that it could help slow the evolution of age -related cognitive disorders or certain neurodegenerative diseases. “”Its protective action towards neurons also seems to delay the appearance of symptoms of Alzheime diseaseR “, adds the professional. Also, the phytochemical compounds it contains nourish good bacteria in the intestine, and their fiber content supports digestion and regulates transit.
Its nutritional density is such that a handful of 50 g per day is enough to cover all of our daily antioxidant needs, natural pigments which give them their unique bluish color. Very little calorie (18 kcal per portion) and very satisfying, it is the ideal fruit if it was only necessary to choose one, according to nutrition experts. End of suspense: it is the blueberry that it “Better to choose “wild” than “cultivated” because it is much better provided in antioxidants“, Specifies the nutritionist Sophie January.
Wild blueberries can be found in organic brands, local producers, AMAP, markets or farms, unlike supermarkets that almost only offer cultivated blueberries. They are even more beneficial when consumed fresh, raw and organic if possible. “Nevertheless, it will always be better to include frozen fruit, cooked, from conventional agriculture than not to do it” Finish Carole Minker in her book “Blueberry and other red fruits: a concentrate of health benefits”.
