Wild Blueberries facts and nutrition

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5 years ago

Wild Blueberries Quick Facts
Name:	Wild Blueberries
Origin	North America
Colors	Dark blue
Shapes	Smaller and more compact
Taste	Intense, sweet, tart and tangy
Calories	80 Kcal./cup
Major nutrients	Copper (446.44%) Total dietary Fiber (16.32%) Carbohydrate (14.92%) Iron (10.13%) Zinc (8.55%)

Wild blueberries scientifically known as vaccinium angustifolum are apparent from cultivated cousins in various ways. It is spread by rhizomes and underground runners leading to new shoots and stems. Wild blueberry varies in size and color. Wild blueberries have high levels of antioxidants, anthocyanidins, anthocyanins, polyphenols and dimethyl resveratrol. As most effective metal detoxing foods, it is used to detoxify the body.

It also grasps ancient and sacred survival information from heavens which goes back tens of thousands of years. It is adapted to every fluctuation in climate. It thrives more than 100 variable strains which is identical to different genetic makeups.

Health benefits of Wild Blueberries

Rich in antioxidants

Research shows that one cup of wild blueberries offers more antioxidant capacity than plums, cultivated blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and cranberries. It has high total phenolic content. Phenolic is a phytochemical compound which supports plants in healthy growth as well as reproduction. When consumed, it forms anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that lower the chances of various chronic diseases.

Brain health

Wild blueberries promote ability in mental skills such as concentration, pay attention, complete tasks and manage time. It promotes memory as well as mental functions.

Upgrade memory

Study conducted on nine older adults for 12 weeks shows that wild blueberry juice improved the memory.

Improve mood

Intake of wild blueberries improved depression in young adults according to the study. Flavonoids has a positive impact in young adults and children that minimizes the chances of depression in adolescence and also later.

Lowers diabetes

Wild blueberries offer 30 percent less sugar in comparison to cultivated blueberries offering 10 grams of sugar per cup. It is helpful for diabetic patients as it do not cause spike in blood sugars. It has low glycemic food with a score of 53 on 100 point Glycemic index.

Culinary uses

Consume it in fresh.
Wild blueberries could be canned, frozen, dried and jarred.

Other facts

Wild blueberries are found in wild in Atlantic Canada, Maine and Quebec.
Canada is regarded to the largest producer of wild blueberries.
It is a low maintenance crop.
The bushes grow from 4 to 15 inches high.
It proliferates with underground runners.
The fruits are harvested in early August to early September.
In comparison to cultivated blueberries, wild forms are smaller and less juicy.
When baked, it holds the shape as well as color.
As it is highly perishable, it is frozen and freeze.
Deep-blue pigments of wild blueberries are due to the presence of anthocyanin which has powerful health protection potential.
The deep-blue pigments of wild blueberries are due to anthocyanin, which has a powerful health protection potential.