Blueberry - a dark berry, therefore, contains a large number of substances with oncoprotectant properties, thus preventing the disruption of the tissues of living organisms at the cellular level. Phenols and anthocyanins contained in blueberries help slow the aging process at the cellular level and prevent the formation of tumors. Consequently, in the diet of Europeans, blueberries are the richest source of antioxidants.
Many people know that blueberries have a beneficial effect on the preservation of visual acuity and memory. The substances contained in blueberry berries can enhance visual acuity, accelerate the renewal of the retina, strengthen the walls of the vessels on the back of the eyes, and reduce the strain and fatigue of the eyes due to prolonged exposure to artificial light. Not without reason modern pharmacology and nutraceutical is rich in a whole range of preparations based on blueberries. One of these drugs can be identified biologically active supplement "Bilberry-Forte (Bilberry-Forte), well-proven in the treatment of eye diseases.
Note that regular use of blueberries for food, helps improve and strengthen memory. In addition, the most valuable substances of this berry beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular system of the body.
Blueberries have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. With her help you can solve the problems of diarrhea and, at the same time, constipation. It must be remembered that dry berries act as fixative, and fresh ones, on the contrary, are lenient. Blueberry juice has excellent bactericidal properties, detrimental to the causative agents of typhoid and dysentery. Such useful properties of blueberries should be noted to parents when treating their children.
For patients with diabetes, blueberries are a faithful friend and assistant. By its properties, it is able not only to lower the blood sugar level, but also to stimulate the pancreas.
Blueberries also have a beneficial effect on brain function. It helps to preserve the youth of the brain and protects against the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Bilberry Ingredients
Let's consider in more detail the composition of this berry:
- irreplaceable organic acids (citric acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, quinic and succinic acids);
- minerals (salts of iron, copper, sulfur, potassium, manganese, zinc, chromium and phosphorus);
- vitamins (carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, B vitamins and vitamin PP);
- tannins;
- alcohols;
- essential oil.
As you can see, the composition speaks for itself, comments are superfluous.
Bilberry - "Russian berry"
Blueberry is the favorite of the Russian people. Siberian healers and shamans at all times healed with this berry.
The most common is blueberries in the European part of Russia, in Siberia and Karelia. It grows in the forests of Western Ukraine. Prefers berry moist and marshy soil of coniferous-deciduous forests.
The period of flowering of blueberries is May-June, and in July-August you can collect "harvest".
To the mistress of the note
I think every housewife is important to know about the beneficial properties of blueberries in human nutrition. It is important not to forget to make useful winter harvesting in the summer.
Berry can be dried, and you can make blueberry jam. But, remember that thermal treatment contributes to the loss of some of the nutrients. Very tasty blueberry, wiping with sugar 1: 1. If you rub this blueberry with a blender, then all the sugar will dissolve. Pour "jam" into a sterilized jar, turn it and put it in the refrigerator - the winter blank is ready! Well, the freezer is at your service! Fresh berries of blueberries can be frozen and used "fresh" in the winter.
Do not neglect the leaves of blueberries, they also have many useful properties. No wonder the northern people drink tea from berries and blueberry leaves with coughs, colds and headaches. I think they should be taken as an example, because the best medicine was given to us by Mother Nature. The main thing is to appreciate them and use them with gratitude. Be healthy!