An Antioxidant Superfood - Oregon & Washington Blueberries

Do you know what is small in size but full of antioxidants, Vitamin C, fibre and other nutrients that aid our bodies to stay healthy? The Oregon & Washington Blueberries! They are delicious on it's own and very versatile too. I have made an Oregon & Washington Blueberries cheesecake, and my whole family love it.

The cake is so appealing with the Oregon & Washington Blueberries, we all love the huge, sweet and juicy Oregon & Washington Blueberries on top of the cheesecake.

In fact, Oregon and Washington are the two top blueberry producing states in the U.S. Owing to ideal growing conditions, these two states offer the best quality fruits that garnered much popularity the world over.

Many research has proved that Blueberries are considered a superfood. Blueberries have huge benefits and are known to be a heart-healthy superfood that’s so easy to include in your daily life. The highly versatile blueberries can be enjoyed as it is - a snack, or incorporated into various recipes. They are widely used in salads, baked items, desserts, smoothies.- making them a convenient fruit to visually enhance and energise any meal.

Research findings indicate blueberries contain antioxidants, high in potassium, Vitamin C and other nutrients that aid our bodies to stay healthy and may help prevent age-related diseases.

Let's hear more from the expert. Certified dietitian, Georgen Thye shared various blueberries nutrition facts and health benefits below;

1. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 25% of your daily value of vitamin C, 14.4 milligrams of vitamin C.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant stabilizing free radicals, thus helping to prevent cellular damage. Vitamin C aids in collagen production; assists with iron absorption; and helps heal wounds and keep your gums healthy. Vitamin C may help support the body’s immune system.

2.One cup (148g) of blueberries contains 3.6g fibre, equivalent to 14% of your daily fibre requirement.

Dietary fibre has been shown to provide numerous health benefits, including improving blood lipid levels, regulating blood glucose, and increasing satiety (makes you feel full longer), which may help with weight loss.

3. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants

Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases.

4. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 36% of your daily value of vitamin K, 28 micromilligrams of vitamin K.

Low intakes of vitamin K have been linked to a higher risk of bone fracture. However, adequate vitamin K intake improves calcium absorption and may reduce calcium loss.

Blueberries are certified as a heart-healthy food by the American Heart Association and contain natural compounds that help the brain stay strong.

Not only that, Georgen Thye has shared some healthy and easy-to-made recipes for us to try at home too. Check the videos below;

Oregon Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffin

Oregon Washington Blueberries Layered Cheesecake

Summer Oregon Washington Blueberries Popsicles

All the recipes are simple to follow, and I have planned to give it a try in the coming weekends. Now, let me restock more Oregon & Washington Blueberries.

For more information about Oregon & Washington Blueberries, check out their sites below;

https://www.oregonblueberry.com/ | https://wablueberries.com/wa-blueberry-commission/

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