The standard of food that we consume has a surprisingly big part to play in our productivity and morale. In this era of hectic work and limited time, consumption of
nutritious food is very important for corporate executives and entrepreneurs who engage themselves in intellectual work.
Consider this simple example; A person can eat bread & Jam or can consume a bowl of porridge for breakfast. When we look at it there is no difference as both the options quell hunger. However, over the course of a normal working day the differences are alarming. After eating bread & Jam the person will release glucose into their blood quickly and after a couple of hours, the glucose level will drop steadily resulting in the person being distracted and
unfocused. The bowl of porridge, on the other hand, releases its glucose at a much slower pace. This means the person has a steady glucose level leading to better focus and a greater attention. So the food you take before and at work can improve productivity and increase focus.
Blueberry is such food that will improve your diet and keep
you focused and fresh for the whole day. Blueberry is a popular fruit in the world and is ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Consumption of blueberries is constantly growing as it has claimed its position to be a super fruit with unique health benefits.
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- 3 The smaller wild blueberries are primarily processed for jams, muffins, and pies.
- 4 Little indigo berries are high in vitamins C and E.
- 5 The demand for blueberries skyrocketed when researchers discovered that they were also high in antioxidants. Wild blueberries have the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruit.
- 6 Antioxidants are natural anti- inflammatory chemicals that help combat the aging process and may help prevent cancer.
Wild blueberries were first commercially harvested in Maine in 1840s and is one of North America’s native fruits.
There are two types of blueberry plants: high bush, which can be domestically cultivated and low bush or wild blueberries.
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TIPS FOR PREPARING BLUEBERRIES
- Fresh berries are very delicate and should not be stored for a longer period of time, not even in refrigeration
- Blueberries should only be washed before consumption as it is not good to remove the protective bloom that resides on the skin’s surface.
- Organic berries should not be washed at all
- Blueberries retain maximum nutrients and original taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe.
- Their nutrients including vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes get diminished when exposed to temperatures exceeding 50 degree centigrade. SERVING IDEAS
- Blueberries can be blended in breakfast shake.
- Fresh or dried blueberries add a colorful punch to breakfast cereals.
- It can be made into an elegant dessert when served with layer of yogurt
- Blueberries can be used while serving wine as a pin-top in wine glass.
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8 Blueberries make people feel full on
Researchers found that blueberries help improve circulation and reduce inflammation of the arteries.
less food.
- 9 Blueberries help improve eyes to adapt quickly to darkness.
- 10 Blueberries help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes.
