Blueberries fall under the foods that benefit the baby’s health right from an early age. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium. Along with the micronutrients, blueberries also contain a natural sugar known as fructose.
Introducing blueberries to babies benefits them in several benefit like:
- Calcium along with other micronutrients support the bone development and improves bone health by aiding osteocalcin synthesis.
- Vitamin K in blueberries prevents the formation of blood clots in the arteries and supports the development of the circulatory system.
- The potassium content in blueberries helps in regulating the blood pressure and prevents its related complications.
- The antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in blueberries help in brain development as well as cognitive development in babies.
- The fiber and water content in blueberries are great to prevent constipation in babies and promote digestion.
- Fructose, a natural sugar present in blueberries makes it a great choice of fruit to add to smoothies and shakes; and avoid that extra spoon of sugar or artificial sweetener.
With all these amazing benefits of giving blueberries to your little do not skip on adding this super fruit to your baby’s diet or weaning. #blueberriesandbabies#benefitsofblueberries#seemasays