The flesh is a bit purplish, and the size and color of blueberry fruit varies by species. Most varieties have dark blue or violet-colored fruit when ripe.

Blueberry fruit is not only the color is very attractive, and the flavor is unique, both fresh food, but also can be processed into a variety of young and old food, loved by consumers. According to analysis, 100 g of blueberry pulp contains about 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 12.9 g of carbohydrates, 8 mg of calcium, 0.2 mg of iron, 9 mg of phosphorus, 70 mg of potassium, 1 mg of sodium, 0.26 mg of zinc, 0.1 g of selenium, 9 mg of vitamin A, 9 mg of vitamin C, vitamin E1.7 mg, as well as a wealth of pectin, SOD, flavonoids and other substances.

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Blueberry berries increase the body's resistance to infectious diseases. Blueberry berries are a high-fiber food, and according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 145 g of blueberry berries contain at least 29 g of fiber, so they can be a good source of fiber in your daily diet. Blueberries contain considerable amounts of potassium, which helps maintain fluid balance, normal blood pressure and heart function.

Blueberries are known to fight free radicals. Free radicals can be produced in many environments and deteriorate in the body, triggering a variety of diseases associated with them. These diseases can be prevented by removing free radicals, reducing the damage of oxygen free radicals to cell membranes, DNA and other cellular components, preventing dysfunction in the body, and enhancing a person's own immune resistance to disease.

Blueberry berries are also a low-calorie food, 12 cups of blueberry berries contain only 42 calories. The nutrients contained in blueberries are known to inhibit both early and mid-stage cancers. The anthocyanins in blueberry fruit are very strong antioxidants that can help prevent plaque formation in the arteries and many types of cancer, reducing the likelihood of developing cancer.

Naturally occurring blueberry anthocyanins are the most potent antioxidants available, and USDA research shows that blueberries have the most antioxidant capacity of the more than 40 fruits and vegetables that people regularly consume. This means that consuming blueberries can be high in antioxidant capacity, thus slowing down human aging.

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