What Are Wild Blueberries?
Wild blueberries differ from cultivated blueberries in that they are not planted and raised on a farm. While they are smaller than the traditional blueberries we most often find in supermarkets, wild blueberries tend to have a slightly more tart flavor than regular blueberries.
Although small in size, wild blueberries provide a complex nutritional profile. To take a deeper dive into this antioxidant-packed fruit, let’s look at the nutrition facts of Wyman’s Frozen Wild Blueberries.
Wyman’s Wild Blueberries Nutrition Facts
One cup of wild blueberries provides only 80 calories with 0 calories coming from fat. In addition, one serving of Wyman’s wild blueberries contains a whopping 6 grams of fiber. As with all plant based foods, wild blueberries contain zero cholesterol.
In addition, Wyman’s wild blueberries are packed with anthocyanin, a chemical found in plants that gives the blueberries their intense blue/purple hue. Anthocyanin also acts as a powerful antioxidant to promote long term health.
Benefits Of Wyman’s Wild Blueberries
1. Wild Blueberries Are Packed With Antioxidants
Wyman’s wild blueberries boast a significant quantity of antioxidants and other health promoting phytochemicals. In fact, wild blueberries contain roughly twice the level of antioxidants as cultivated blueberries (1).
Antioxidants help to reduce cell damage and inflammation. This could help explain the fact that increased dietary consumption of antioxidants reduces the risk of many cancers and other chronic diseases (2, 3). Simply put, we should eat foods like wild blueberries that are high in antioxidants with every meal.
2. Wild Blueberries Are High In Fiber
According to the USDA, less than 3% of Americans eat the recommended daily intake of fiber of just 25-30 grams (4). This deficiency may be the most significant dietary shortcoming in the United States, as dietary fiber protects against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, diverticular disease, and constipation (5, 6).
In fact, a 2013 meta-analysis of fiber intake and cardiovascular disease revealed that an additional 7g of fiber per day is associated with a 9% reduction in the risk of heart disease (7).
3. Wild Blueberry Intake Improves Brain Functioning
Can eating one cup of wild blueberries per day really benefit brain functioning? In 2018 researchers at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University conducted a study on 37 participants between the ages of 60 and 75.
One group of participants was given a placebo dose and the other ate one cup of wild blueberries for 90 days. At the end of the experiment, “participants in the blueberry group showed significantly fewer repetition errors in the California Verbal Learning test" (8).
Clearly, the consumption of blueberries improved the participants' memory and problem solving ability. In fact, these results have been supported by other studies that demonstrate enhanced blood flow to the brain after blueberry supplementation (9).
4. Wild Blueberry Intake Boosts Arterial Functioning
The growing body of evidence suggests that eating Wyman’s wild blueberries can benefit the functioning of our arteries immediately after eating them. For example, a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that “blueberry intake acutely improves vascular function in healthy men in a time-dependent manner" (10).
However, our blood flow doesn’t just improve after a meal. Another study on 25 men and women found that six weeks of regular wild blueberry consumption led to decreased arterial stiffness (11). Therefore, eating wild blueberries can have chronic vascular benefits as well!
Wyman’s Wild Blueberries Recipe Ideas
While a serving of Wyman’s wild blueberries is a tasty snack by itself, we can combine the blueberries with other healthful and delicious foods as well. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Overnight Oats With Wild Blueberries
Mix oats, wild blueberries, and any other fruits, nuts, seeds and spices together in a container. Add your preferred milk and leave overnight.
Wild Blueberry Smoothie
The possibilities are endless when it comes to making smoothies. Add your wild blueberries, greens, other fruits, spices and blend them all together to create your favorite smoothie.
Wild Blueberry Ice Pops
Wyman’s wild blueberries are perfect for making this cold treat. Blend the wild blueberries with coconut flakes and your preferred milk. Leave in an ice pop tray to freeze and enjoy once frozen!
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