Blueberries with diabetes mellitus

It is a moisture-loving berry that grows in the regions of the Northern Hemisphere in swamps, in forests and near mountains. To us from the country it is planted mainly from the Far East, so the berry is not often found on sale. But if you still manage to stumble upon a dark blue berries with green flesh and a sugary sweet taste, you should not turn away from this natural medicine, which is actively used in the complex treatment of conditions accompanied by high blood glucose levels.

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Benefits

Blueberry is a berry with a rich vitamin composition. In large quantities, it contains vitamins C and K, slightly less than the content of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and E. The mineral composition of the berry is represented by potassium (51 mg per 100 g), calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron and phosphorus.

Blueberries are considered a product with a low calorie content (35-38 kcal per 100 g), the carbohydrate content of which is not more than 8.2 g. This allows not only to saturate your body with vitamins, but also to effectively combat excess weight. It is believed that the berry also effectively cleaves fats, and therefore can be used as a preventive measure of obesity.

Useful properties of blueberries are: protection from radiation, the ability to remove toxins, slags and heavy metal compounds from the body, participate in the process of hematopoiesis, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, lower blood pressure, improve the digestive system, prevent infections (antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect), fight with edema (diuretic effect), a positive effect on the central nervous system (sedation). The use of blueberry reduces the risk of developing cancer, gives strength and energy, produces a rejuvenating effect.

Despite the fact that blueberry has a pronounced sweet taste, it not only does not raise blood sugar, but even lowers it, so berry is not recommended for hypoglycemia (in this case it can not be consumed more than 200 g per day).

You can use blueberry berries:

• fresh in the form of 200-300 grams per day, in the form of juice (½ cup before meals), which is considered more useful than grape or any other,
• prepare teas, decoctions and infusions on the basis of dry berries and plant leaves (1-2 tablespoons berries, shoots or leaves per 1 glass of water).

Any formulations based on blueberries can be flavored with a small amount of honey, which will only enhance the healing effect of berries, often used in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes.

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Contraindications

This overseas visitor, like many local berries, can increase blood coagulability. This is important for patients with increased viscosity and a tendency to form blood clots, with thrombophlebitis, as well as all those who take anticoagulants (for example, cores).

Undesirable reception of blueberry fruits is also recommended for those diagnosed with biliary dyskinesia, as it contributes to the outflow of bile. With gastritis and stomach ulcer, fresh fruits in large quantities can provoke an exacerbation, and in the acute period of the disease from their use and should be abandoned altogether.

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