The plump, juicy, delicious brain food & superfood we call blueberries are just phenomenal for your skin. You may have heard already that they’re packed with lots of antioxidants and vitamins which combat the free radicals in our bodies.
The Health Benefits of Blueberries for the Skin:
♡ Antioxidant rich to help prevent oxidative stress that causes skin problems and premature signs of aging.
♡ Improve circulation because it helps your body send nutrients & oxygen to the skin.
♡ Fight free radicals that help support your skin’s immune system from too much sun exposure.
♡ Full of Vitamins A, C & E that promote skin health.
♡ It is found that Blueberry extracts are high in anthocyanin, which produces collagen and elastin.
♡ My favorite benefit: they help brighten up dull skin which is great if you have hyperpigmentation.
♡ They balance hormones which can help with acne prevention.
♡ Lastly, & most importantly….they’re anti-inflammatory.
How To Eat More Blueberries:
Add them to a smoothie!
This is my favorite way to eat blueberries. Throw them in a blender with some spinach, half a banana, almond milk & ice. Some other fun additions are hemp hearts, a scoop of almond butter or a date.
On top of Oatmeal!
Crushed Blueberries are so good on top of oatmeal & cereal. Top it with some honey and cinnamon too!
Make your own Jam!
One of the best hacks I ever came up with is to make your own jam. You can use any berry for this. Take your blueberries & mash them with a fork. Add some high quality maple syrup, chia seeds, then mix it all together with a squeeze of lemon.
I’m off to slather my face in blueberries & honey.
-Mimi ❤️