Blueberry Juice Health Benefits and Recipes

Blueberry juice is a great source of vitamin B-6, folic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin and riboflavin which together assist the body in processing fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Other unusual antioxidants in blueberry juice are derived from anthocyanin compounds including myricetin, quercetin, tannins, kaempferol and chlorogenic acid.

Chlorogenic acid in particular assists the body in removing harmful free radicals causing certain diseases, and may play a role in lowering sugar levels and thus controlling diabetes. Blueberry juice is rich in iron, copper, potassium, zinc and manganese which defend the body from aging, infections, cancers and degenerative diseases. The heart-healthy mineral potassium contributes to lowering blood pressure. Red blood cells rely on iron and copper for their production.

Blueberry Apple Spice
    1 pint fresh Blueberries
    1 red Apple - core, skin, and all!
    1 thumb Ginger

    Blueberry Cucumber
    1 pint Blueberries
    1/2 Cucumber with the skin
    1" Wheatgrass

    Blueberry Lime
    1 pint Blueberries
    1/2 Lime - peel and all!