Blueberries are stars of the day – the ripe flower leaves a five-point star on each berry, too many to count and invisible at night. Because of this, blueberries contain a lot of vitamin A – carotene, which improves our eyesight in the dark. They are recommended for pilots and astronauts, but will also come in useful for those who more often count stars on a computer monitor. Alongside vitamin A, blueberries also hold a lot of other valuable vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that help combat signs of aging. Let’s give our bodies what they need, not just in July - the blueberry month - but all year round with the help of juice!

Blueberries have a positive effect on the body – they paint the tongue beautifully and make us healthier:

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• restore retina cells

• have a positive effect on brain function and mental ability

• lower cholesterol levels

• reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

• improve blood circulation

• protect the body from blood clots – strokes and heart attacks

• stimulate the pancreas

• heal urinary tract and kidney inflammations

• reduce the risk of cancer

• help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

The regular use of blueberries helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:

• diabetes

• cardiovascular disease

• varicose vein enlargement

• diarrhoea and constipation

• thrombosis, myocardial infarction

• chronic cough and lung diseases

Interesting facts on blueberries:

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• The blueberry’s Latin name (Vaccinium angustifolium) comes from the Latin word vacca – cow, because in the year 1700, Captain James Cook noticed that cows are found of these berries.

• When adding frozen blueberries to food, do not let them thaw! This will not only help retain the berries’ texture, but will also prevent them from colouring the food. 

• In the USA, July is celebrated as National Blueberry Month. 

• In the past, painters made purple paint from pine forest blueberries, and violet from spruce forest blueberries. 

• Blueberry fields are rich in nectar. When they are in flower, bees carry about 2 kg of honey to each beehive.