Healthy Eating: 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries

Healthy Eating: 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries

Well, most of us have a busy lifestyle and sometimes we forgot to fuel our body with wholesome food. If you haven’t been eating well these days, a handful of blueberries daily will get you back on track because these little blue champions are loaded with many health benefits. Today I’m going share with you the 8 Benefits of Easting US Highbush Blueberries.

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
Healthy Eating: 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries

Great things come in small packages, like these little blue champions! Always love blueberries be it in my food, drinks or just eat it on its own. You know these sweet and wildly popular berries are packed dense with nutrients and are known to fend off heart disease, cancer, and brain aging.

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
The US Highbush Blueberries are in season from July all the way until September and just launched recently at Village Grocer, MYTown Cheras

Recently the US Highbush Blueberry Council recently launched “The Little Blue Champion” campaign celebrating the amazing health properties of these little health powerhouses. Native to North America, blueberries flourish from April to late September.


Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
From Left to Right : Mrs Retna  Malar – US Highbush Blueberries Represetative, Madam Phorthip Poolprasert – US Highbush Blueberries Council, Mr Bill Verzani – Agriculture Attache US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service, Miss Ong Siang Mun – Area Manager, Village Grocer displaying the blueberries at the launch of Little Blue Champion Campaign at Village Grocer, MYTown Cheras

The good news is, they are conveniently available frozen, all year round. Frozen blueberries available in retail are frozen straight from the farm, with all the good stuff locked in nutrients, freshness, and flavor. They can be kept in the freezer for at least 10 months and is a healthy shortcut, whether you’re grabbing a quick snack, packing lunches or cooking up a storm.

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries

8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries

1. Low in Fat ~ one cup of blueberries serving contains only 80 calories and virtually no fat.

2. Good Source of Fiber ~ a handful of blueberries helps to satisfy the recommended daily fiber intake.

3. Packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin K & Minerals ~ one serving of blueberries delivers almost 25% of one’s daily requirement of Vitamin C, 5% of daily vitamin B6, and 36% of daily vitamin K.

4. Excellent source of Manganese ~ plays an important role in bone development and in converting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into energy.

5. Reduce cholesterol, keep the heart-healthy, and prevent DNA damage which inevitably reduces the risk of cancer.

6. Versatile and easy to consume ~ I love to have blueberries in at it is or in my bowl of cereals or oats every morning. Whether you like them fresh, frozen, dried, freeze-dried or canned.

7. Taste great fresh or frozen ~ love the sweet, juicy, and crunchy blueberries

8. Pairs well with savory & sweet flavors

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
Linora Low presenting her healthy recipes of Cauliflower Blueberry Muffins and Blueberry Milk as results

During the launch, Linora Low, Emcee, fitness icon and health advocate shared 2 easy recipes such as Cauliflower Blueberry Muffin and Blueberry Milk.

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
The Bluberry Milk is not just delicious in taste, but is also rich with health benefits, and a creative way to insert nutritions in the kids’ meals, perfect for children’s growth

US Highbush Blueberries are native to North America and are cultivated by around to 2,500 farmers in farms where climates are perfect for the best blueberries. The US is the world’s largest producer of blueberries. Blueberries thrive in areas with sunny skies, cold nights and warm days. 

Healthy Eating, 8 Benefits of US Highbush Blueberries, US Highbush Blueberries, Blueberry, Food, Fruits
The US Highbush Blueberry Council is one of the best producers that produce fresh blueberries around the world. Farmers also have generations of expertise, applying the best security measures to guarantee the tastiest and safest fruit

US Highbush Blueberries are now available at major supermarkets, hypermarket and nationwide.

For more information about US Highbush Blueberries, please visit 
Instagram: @ushighbushbluberries

3 comments:

  1. Blueberry ni memang dah diyakini sangat baik untuk kesihatan tau. Cuma dilarang untuk diambil dengan jumlah yang banyak.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Mouse mommy and kids MR MH love blueberry too! High antioxidants fruits and yummy! Can just pop into mouth. Thanks for sharing the info! #MouseMommyTreats

    ReplyDelete
  3. My first time understand and learn more about US high bush blueberries. Never know it has so many benefits for health, time to try it.

    ReplyDelete

Please Leave a Comment to show some Love ~ Thanks