Frozen blueberries are more nutritious than fresh ones

Do you freeze fruits and vegetables to keep them fresh? Of course, you do and we all know that frozen food last much longer. Some of you may think that freezing destroys vitamins and the good stuff but that is not true for all fruits. Blueberries are one of those exceptions.

Blueberries contain a lot of vitamins and antioxidants that our body needs and thanks to freezing, our system is able to get much more nutrients than if we consumed them fresh.That is at least according to the research done by the head of the department at the South Dakota State University, Marina Pluba. So, what does freezing blueberries actually do and what are the benefits? We shall tell you in the following lines.

What does freezing do to blueberries?

If you freeze blueberries, for a short time or even long time, the low temperatures penetrate deep into the structure of the fruit. This breaks the tissue, and compounds called anthocyanins become easily available and also digestible. Even after 6 months of freezing these nutrients are still availableso our bodies can reap the benefits for longer period of time.

There are more benefits of frozen blueberries

Blueberries taste great but are beneficial in many ways. We shall take a look at the most important benefits.

Protection of the nervous system

Blueberries contain a plethora of antioxidantswhich are bodies need to fight free radicals and other “culprits”. Blueberries can even protect nerve cellsagainst damage caused by oxidation.

Better heart

Consumption of blueberries can actually reduce the likelihood of heart disease because they can regulate and relax arterial walls, which in turn improves blood flow and reduces blood pressure.

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Improved digestion

Thanks to antioxidants, blueberries can effectively protect digestive tract because free radicals will have much harder time to inflict damage. Well, blueberries seem to be even able to fight colon cancer. A new superfood, maybe?

Improved motor functions

With increased age many people notice worsening of the musculoskeletal system. Frozen blueberries will help you to improve both movement and coordinationand therefore the overall cognitive ability.

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