The Powerful Health Benefits of Homegrown Blueberries
If you’ve ever been blueberry picking in Tampa, you know how delicious home grown blueberries are! Not only are Keel Farms’ blueberries sweet and mouth-watering, but they can also be good for your health.
Blueberries are some of the healthiest foods that you can include in your diet. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, these delicious, plump berries should find their way into your snacks and meals to help promote good health. There are many simple ways to enjoy blueberries on a daily basis, from having the raw berries as a topping on your morning yogurt bowl to using them on salads and in sauces.
Learn more today about the incredible benefits of fresh Plant City blueberries from Keel Farms.
Blueberries as Brain Fuel
Did you know that blueberries contain the highest amount of antioxidants out of all the common fruits and vegetables? Antioxidants are important to your body as they can help slow or stop oxidation of molecules that occur from free radicals.
Blueberries can also have a significant impact on the health of your brain and cognitive functioning. Oxidative stress, as a result of the oxidation process, can accelerate the aging of your brain. This could result in having a harder time remembering things, or not being able to process information as quickly.
People who regularly enjoy blueberries may be able to prevent the accelerated aging of their brain, and even improve their mental and cognitive functions. Now that’s a sweet treat!
Blueberries to Boost Your Body’s Natural Armor
Blueberries are jam-packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals – it’s no wonder why they are considered a superfood! Just one cup (about 148 grams) contains:
Vitamin C (15% of the average Daily Value)
Manganese (20% of the average Daily Value)
Vitamin K (25% of the average Daily Value)
Fiber (4 grams, or 14% of the average Daily Value)
Vitamin C has a wide range of benefits for the body, from boosting the functionality of your immune system as an antioxidant to improving cardiovascular health and iron absorption. Manganese supports and improves bone health while helping prevent the onset of osteoporosis.
Vitamin K, like manganese, supports bone health and helps to prevent the onset of osteoporosis.
Blueberries have also been shown to help slightly reduce blood pressure, which further helps to decrease the possible risk of severe heart diseases.
Try Delicious Local Blueberries
At Keel Farms, we pride ourselves on our abundant fruit fields and u-pick farms in Tampa and love showing them off to our guests. To enjoy the blueberries that have the best nutritional content, try our Tampa blueberry picking experience while supplies last.
To learn more about Keel Farms u-pick farms in Tampa, as well as learn the best times of year for blueberry growing and harvesting, plan your visit to our beautiful farm today! If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 813-752-9100.
