It’s The Season To Start Enjoying Indigo Gems: Blueberries!
I call blueberries Indigo Gems because of their amazing health benefits which are packed in these gem like shapes.
Here’s a simple nutrition breakdown of blueberries:
Blueberries contain fiber, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin E, niacin, and high in antioxidants including resveratrol, anthocyanin, phytonutrients and pterostilbene.
Benefits: Help fight cancer, weight loss, boost brain health, alleviate inflammation, support digestion, and promote heart health.
1 cup of raw blueberries:
84 calories, 21.4 grams carbohydrates, 1.1 grams of protein, 0.5 gram of fat, 3.6 grams of dietary fiber, 28.6 micrograms vitamin K, 0.5 milligram manganese, 14.4 milligrams vitamin C, 0.1 milligram vitamin B6, 0.1 milligram thiamine, 0.1 milligram riboflavin, 0.8 milligram vitamin E, 0.1 milligram copper.