How to grow blueberries in your garden

There are four types of blueberries:    highbush   ,    lowbush   ,    hybrid semi-tall   and    rabbiteye.

Health benefits

1. Low in calories and rich in essential nutrients

One cup of blueberries provides you with 3.6 grams of fiber and 24 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. You also get 36 percent of vitamin K.

2. Antioxidants

The antioxidants in blueberries prevent cell damage and prevent premature skin aging. Eat blueberries and stay young! These antioxidants also help you prevent and treat cancer. Drink cranberry juice to reduce DNA damage by 20%.

3. Blueberries prevent damage caused by cholesterol in the blood

4. Lower your blood pressure

One study showed that it was possible to reduce blood pressure by 4–6% by consuming a 50-gram serving of blueberries daily for 8 weeks.

5. Blueberries optimize brain function and memory