கொழுப்பை அகற்றும் புளுபெர்ரி பழம் / 12 Health Benefits of Blueberries -

அவுரிநெல்லி ஒருவகை சிறியப் பழமாகும். அவுரிநெல்லி அமெரிக்காவிலும் , மேற்கு ஆசியாவிலும் அதிகமாக விளைகிறது. அவுரிநெல்லி இனிப்புச் சுவையும் , காடித்(Acidic) தன்மையும் கொண்டது.

நீலநிறத்தில் காணப்படும் புளுபெர்ரி பழமானது எடை குறைப்புக்கு பெரிதும் உதவுகிறது. உடலை ஸ்லிம்மாக வைத்துக்கொள்ள விரும்புபவர்கள் புளுபெர்ரி பழங்களை சாப்பிடலாம். இப்பழத்தை உட்கொள்வதால் வயிற்றில் உள்ள கொழுப்புகளை அகற்றி உடலை பாதுகாக்கிது. சிலர் தொப்பையை குறைக்க முடிவதில்லை என கவலைப்படுவது உண்டு. அவர்கள் உலர்ந்த புளுபெர்ரியை சாப்பிட்டு தொப்பைக்கு டாடா காட்டிவிடலாம்.

ஏனெனில் இப்பழத்தில் உள்ள ட்ரைகிளிசரைடுகள் இரத்ததில் உள்ள தேவையற்ற கொழுப்பை அகற்றி சிக்கென்று உடலை வைத்துக்கொள்ள உதவி புரிகிறது. உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் தடுக்க : நீல மற்றும் சிவப்பு நிறத்தில் காணப்படும் பழங்கள் அனைத்திலும் அந்தோசியனின்கள் உள்ளது. உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தத்திற்கு எதிராக இந்த நிறமிகள் போராடி உடல் நலத்தை பாதுகாக்கிறது. புளுபெர்ரியை வைத்து மேற்கொண்ட ஒரு ஆய்வில் 134000 பெண்கள் மற்றும் 23000 ஆண்கள் சோதனைக்கு உட்படுத்தபட்டனர். அவர்களுக்கு வாரத்திற்கு 1/2 கப் பழங்கள் கொடுக்கப்பட்டது.

அதில் அவுரிநெல்லி பழங்களை சாப்பிட்டவர்களுக்கு இரத்த அழுத்தமானது, பழங்களை உட்கொள்ளாதவர்களை விட குறைவாக உள்ளது கண்டறியப்பட்டது.

  

12 Health Benefits of Blueberries

1. Enhance immunity system:

   Mixture of Vitamin C with Anthocyanin will provide the body with necessary power to fight against any infections caused by bacteria and virus that will increase immunity system’s functioning.

2. Nullify free radicals:

   Phytonutrient named anthocyanin is known to be the one which gives blue color to the fruit, this is also known to be effective in killing cancer since it neutralizes any dangerous effect free radicals might cause also treated any problems related to age.

3. Enhances memory:

   Blueberries have gained name for being best food for brain which will lessen any problems with memory which may deteriorate as age keeps on increasing also saving the brain from undergoing any oxidative stress which thereby increases the functionality of neurons. Further this fruit also will save diseases from Alzheimer’s and dementia for which 2 ½ cups of blueberries has to be taken on daily basis to avoid any brain or memory problems.

4. Increases vision:

   Nutrients in blueberries are known to work positively for vision which is affected by the presence of Vitamin A in this fruit.

5. Decreasing cholesterols:

   Blueberries are known to naturally lessen the cholesterol levels in the body which is due to some of the compounds that have been proved to be more effective when compared to the drugs that have been suggested to decrease cholesterol levels.

6. Increases heart health:

   Presence of fiber content and antioxidants are known to work for blueberries as natural food source for heart shielding it from several diseases which will finally give better heart health due to lesser cholesterol levels.

7. Treats urinary tract infection:

   This fruit acts like both treatment and precaution against any infections caused in urinary tract as per the research there are certain compounds found commonly in both blueberries and cranberries.

8. Avoids cancer:

   Ellagic acid and pterostilbene in blueberries are to known to give power to the body to fight against cancer also the phenolic compounds of blueberries are known to control the growth of colon cancer cells.

9. Helps in digestion:

   1 cup of this fruit satisfies the 14% of fiber requirement for the body on daily basis due to the richer presence of dietary fibers that are known to treat any chronic constipation along with presence of nutrients like copper, fructose, sodium and vitamins which is known to help in proper functioning of digestive system.

10. Cuts down belly fat:

    Daily consumption of blueberries is known to help in cutting down the fat reduction which when continuously done for 3 months will give perfect results.

11. Slows down ageing process:

    People who are interested in staying young for long time can increase the amount of blueberries being taken daily basis due to the anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants presence in this fruit which will set up a shield around the brain to prevent any deterioration and signs of ageing.

12. Fixes depression:

    Drugs are not the solution for those who want to set their mood right and want to come out for depression, fruits work great for those suffering with depression without creating any problems further.

Among all the varieties of blueberries available in order to get maximum benefits of this fruit it is suggested to go with the ones which are deeper in color since it is the proof of them having increased number of antioxidants also having lesser rank on GI hence this will not be problematic even for people suffering with diabetes to consume.

Blueberries also are known to control sugar levels in patients who are troubled with type 2 diabetes, also raw consumption of this fruit is known to give more benefits than those in any other cooked form. Frozen berries are not known to be void of all the beneficial antioxidants and deprive our body from taking advantage of this.