If you're looking for a health boost, try adding a few blueberries to your meal. Here's what the antioxidant-rich fruit does to your body.

Blueberries, especially wild one, are a delicious addition to any meal. Plus, they're easy to incorporate. Add them to your yogurt bowl, in your pancake mix, eat them as a snack or make one of your favourite recipes featuring blueberries.

Here's what the powerful little fruit does for you body:

The benefits of blueberries

According to Stéphanie Côté, a nutritionist-consultant for wild blueberry producers, blueberries have three main health benefits:

Rich in antioxidants

Wild blueberries differ from cultivated blueberries in size (they are smaller) and flavour (they are much tastier). They are also more concentrated in antioxidants due to their blue pigments called anthocyanins. Several antioxidant compounds present in this small blue fruit are recognized for the potential prevention of obesity, diabetes, degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and more.

Prevent the aging of cells

Wild blueberries are also associated with a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and even the prevention of cell aging.

Source of Vitamin C

Wild blueberries are a good source of manganese and vitamin C, which directly and positively influence the immune system.

Try One Of These Recipes Featuring Blueberries

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

Blueberry Cornmeal Cobbler

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