Blueberry

Blueberries are full of endless possibilities! Whether you like them fresh, frozen, dried or canned, blueberries are at the front of the line when it comes to convenience, versatility and good nutrition.

Blueberries contain more antioxidants than most other fruits and vegetables and may help to prevent damage caused by cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of heart attack by as much as one-third.

Did You Know?

• Research indicates that adding a half cup of fresh blueberries daily to an average healthy diet would essentially double the body’s antioxidant level.
• Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C and fiber and contain almost no fat.
• Consumption of blueberries may lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of inflammation.

Shopping, Preparing and Storing

• To freeze blueberries, arrange them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Blueberries can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.
• Rinse blueberries immediately prior to eating them.

Cooking Tips

• Blueberries flavor well with lemon, cinnamon, cloves, pecans, peaches, yogurt and mint.
• Add blueberries to batters or mixes at the last minute to prevent them from breaking.
• Use frozen blueberries in smoothies.

Blueberry Nutrition

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 42; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Total Carbohydrates: 11 g; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 1 mg

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