Fruit
Blueberry
A sweet, antioxidant-rich berry, eaten fresh or frozen, traditionally linked to brain, eye, and heart health.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Blueberries are small round berries that grow on shrubs and ripen to a deep blue-purple. They're eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and are one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidant plant pigments.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support healthy brain function and memory with age
- May help support eye health
- May help support heart and blood vessel health
- May help support healthy inflammation levels
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup fresh (148 g) · about 84 calories
- Vitamin C: 14.4 mg
- Vitamin K: 28.6 mcg
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Manganese: 0.5 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat a handful of fresh or frozen blueberries daily — on oatmeal, in a smoothie, or on their own.
How much: A handful of fresh or frozen berries daily.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Blueberries are among the most antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More →-rich everyday fruits, their deep blue color coming from compounds linked in studies to supporting memory, eye health, and the heart. They're as easy to enjoy as a handful on oatmeal or by themselves.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe and gentle.
- Choose unsweetened frozen berries.
- Very large amounts of concentrated extracts may mildly affect blood sugar or thinning — the fruit itself is gentle.
📚 What others say
- A whole-food source of brain- and eye-friendly antioxidants
- Studied for supporting memory and heart health
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Small blue jewels packed with quiet protection. Daily, simple goodness adds up to lasting health.
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