Though a huckleberry resembles a blueberry, it does not belong to the same family. Read to explore the nutritional value of huckleberries, along with their health and nutrition benefits.

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Benefits Of Huckleberry

Huckleberry is a small round berry found in the North American and European continents, on the lower slopes of mountains. The delicious fruit grows on a 16-inch tall shrub. The berries are less than 5 mm in diameter and contain 10 large seeds. The colors of the berries can differ from bright red to dark purple to blue. Huckleberry is quite similar to blueberry in appearance and taste. It forms the food of many mammals, including grizzly bears and humans. Studies have rated huckleberries as number 1 in antioxidant activity, when compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables. Read through the following lines to know the nutritional value of huckleberry, along with the health and nutrition benefits of eating it.
 
Nutritional Value of Huckleberry
 
Amount of Huckleberry (raw): 1 ounce
Total Weight of Huckleberry (raw): 28 g
 
Nutrients
Amount
Basic Components
 
Carbohydrate
2.4 g
Protein
0.1 g
Water
25.4 g
Calories
 
Total Calories
10.4
Calories From Carbohydrate
9.7
Calories From Fat
0.3
Calories From Protein
0.4
Vitamins
 
Vitamin A
22.1 IU
Vitamin C
0.8 mg
Niacin
0.1 mg
Minerals
 
Calcium
4.2 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
Sodium
2.8 mg
 
Nutrition & Health Benefits of Eating Huckleberries
 
  • One serving of wild huckleberries has more antioxidant power than any other fruit or vegetable, thus helping a person to fight against aging, cancer and health diseases.
  • Huckleberries aid pancreas in digesting sugars and starches.
  • Since the berries are high in iron, they help in building blood.
  • Huckleberries are used in preparing packs for relieving running sores, eczema and skin disorders.
  • They are associated with lowering cholesterol; protecting against heart disease, muscular degeneration, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and peptic ulcers; and healthier elimination.
  • Being a good source of vitamin B, huckleberry supports and speeds up the metabolism rate, keeps skin and muscle tone healthy. It improves immune system function, promotes cell growth and division and helps in preventing pancreatic cancer.
  • Since it is high in vitamin C, the berry protects body against immune deficiencies, cardiovascular diseases, prenatal health problems, and eye diseases.
  • It also helps in protecting the cells against the damaging effects of free radicals and prevents premature skin wrinkling.
  • The tea made from dried huckleberry leaves proves helpful in case of poor starch digestion.
  • The berry ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues, such as the heart and skeletal muscles, due to its high content of potassium.
  • The potassium in huckleberry regulates water balances and eliminates wastes.
  • Clinical studies show that huckleberry promotes eye health, especially in case of diabetic patients.
  • It fights infections, promotes insulin production and treats urinary tract infections.
  • Huckleberry It acts as a laxative and treats diarrhea naturally.
 
Tips
 
  • Add a little honey to huckleberries to bring out their taste.
  • Huckleberries can also be added to fruit salads.
  • Dry the leaves of huckleberry and use them to prepare tea.
  • Huckleberries are used for preparing tasty jams, pies, cobblers and preserves.

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