In today's fast-paced Internet era, computers and mobile phones occupy most of our lives. Especially for us social animals, we face the computer at work every day, and after getting off work we tend to stare at our mobile phones to surf social media and watch Tiktok videos. The result of such excessive use of our eyes is: dry eyes, fatigue, red blood streaks, and poor eyesight... Even the photoshopping apps have their limits to covering dark circles and sagging eye bags.

So, for urbanites with a quick pace of life, what are the healthy, easy DIY and delicious methods to protect our eyes?

Blueberries are rich in nutrients; it is not only good in terms of nutrition and health care effects, but it also has the functions of preventing cranial nerve aging, strengthening the heart, anti-cancer properties, softening blood vessels, and boosting immunity. Blueberries are popular all over the world because of its high nutritional value - it is one of the five healthy fruits recommended by the World Food and Agriculture Organization.

Blueberries are also rich in anthocyanins, which can promote the regeneration of rhodopsin in retinal cells, prevent severe myopia and retinal detachment, and improve vision. Nutritionists also pointed out that regular consumption of blueberries can significantly enhance eyesight and eliminate eye fatigue.

At the same time, blueberries also have anti-oxidant and anti-aging effects. USDA research shows that among more than 40 kinds of fruits and vegetables that people often eat, blueberries have the strongest antioxidant capacity. This means that the consumption of blueberries can be highly antioxidant, thereby delaying human aging.

Compared with other fruits, the content of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals in blueberries are considerably higher than that of ordinary fruits. In this way, the blueberry fruit, with its appearance and nutritional value, is unstoppable. It is delicate and smooth, with rich juice and moderate sweetness and sourness. Matching it with other ingredients is not only nutritious, but also a winner in taste and appearance.

Next, let us introduce two very easy-to-do blueberry delicacies. 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

2. 1/2 medium banana, cut into slices and frozen (about 1/3 cup sliced or 50 g)

3. 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

4. 2 tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats

5. 1/2 tablespoon almond butter

6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8. 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

9. Optional: 1/2 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder if using vanilla, reduce amount of vanilla extract to 1/4 teaspoon

10. Optional: 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

Steps

Tips

• Bananas are easy to oxidize and change color, remember to make them and eat them now~
  

• Just use bananas with medium ripeness and softness, otherwise it will affect the taste!

No-bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients