Blueberries
Blueberries are extremely high in Vitamins C and K. They are also antioxidant rich. One cup of blueberries equals one serving. And this amount of blueberries has 15% of the Vitamin C and 14% of the dietary fiber our bodies need every day. That’s why blueberries are good sources of these nutrients. Just like all other fruits, blueberries contain no cholesterol or fat and are also low in calories.
The pectin content within the fiber has been proven to lower blood cholesterol. Blueberry juice is also recommended for the prevention of urinary tract infections since it contains a compound that prevents harmful bacteria from anchoring itself to the bladder.
Blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. Everyone loves these delicious sapphire-colored berries and summertime, mid-June through mid-August, is when they are in season.
Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan. Early American colonists made grey paint by boiling blueberries in milk. The blueberry muffin is the official muffin of Minnesota. The blueberry is the official berry of Nova Scotia. The blueberry is the official state fruit of New Jersey
Blueberries have been around for thousands of years and were once called "star berries" because of the star-shaped calyx on the top of each berry.
