✅ Slows the growth of prostate cancer
✅ Helps prevent cognitive decline
✅Effective against gastroenteritis
✅Helps protect eye health
✅Connected to the 🔵 throat chakra🔵
✅Helps to tonify the kidneys and help to elicit honest communication.
Native to North America, blueberries have long been valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties. They contain antibacterial compounds that fight off stomach bugs and antioxidants to prevent eye damage and improve both eyesight and memory.They also promote prostate health. Much sweeter than many small berries, they can be eaten fresh on their own to reap all the benefits.
What is good for?
Prostate health
A rich source of concentrated proanthocyanidin compounds, which can slow the growth and spread of various cancers. Recent laboratory studies show that blueberry extract also significantly slows the growth of prostate-cancer cells.
Improved memory
It may have a positive effect on the nervous system. Also studies show it can increase levels of dopamine- a vital neurotransmitter- thus improving memory. May also alleviate cognitive decline.
Healthy gut
Contains anthocyanins, antibacterial antioxidants effective against causes of gastroenteritis, such as E. coli. Also combats the bacteria that cause diarrhea.
Supporting vision
Anthocyanins can help improve eye health by protecting against retinal degeneration. They may also help prevent the eye condition glaucoma because of their collagen-enhancing properties.
Urinary tract infections
Recent studies confirm its usefulness in treating urinary tract infections (UTI's).
How do i get the best from it?
Buy organic
Blueberries belong to a "dirty dozen" list of fruits that generally have the most pesticide residues. Eating organic is the only way to avoid chemical contamination.
Leaves
The leaves contain similar levels of antioxidants to that of the fruit. Use to prevent UTIs and regulate blood sugar levels.
How do i use it?
For breakfast
Add to cereal or yogurt, or freeze to preserve them for longer and include them in a breakfast shake or smoothie.
Leaf Tea
Pour boiling water on the leaves, infuse, strain, and drink as a tea that contains antibacterial and hypoglycemic properties.
Bonus info about the connection with 🔵 Throat Chakra🔵
Liquids play a large role in healing the throat chakra because of their lubricating qualities; soups, warm teas, cool juices and of course water are all encouraged. Avoiding dairy is highly recommended as it can congest your throat and sinuses.
Blue foods: Blue is a colour rarely found in natural foods. Blueberries and blackberries are your best bet and when blended into a smoothie with hydrating coconut water make a very healing throat chakra tonic.
Bonus Recipe
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl – This super simple recipe works on two levels. The goodness of throat healing blueberries and the cooling liquid of a smoothie. Yum! Throw frozen blueberries, coconut water, avocado and protein powder of your choice in a high speed blender and top with your favorite toppings.
