Did you know …
- The average person eats about ½ lb. to 1.2 lbs of blueberries per year.
- Native Americans used to call them “star berries” because of the 5-point star-shaped blossoms
- Blueberries are the only fruit that is truly blue.
- 98% of blueberries are grown in ten US states, with California leading the way.
- Blueberries will freeze in just four minutes.
- Highbush and Lowbush are the two types of Blueberries.
- The most common one you will find at the farmers market is Highbush blueberries.
- Lowbush blueberries are mostly for juicing and jams.
- You can make natural food dye out of blueberries.
- Blueberries are a distant relative of the azalea and rhododendron.
Low in sodium and fat-free, a cup of blueberries contains less than 100 calories. They are also a good source of fiber and vitamin C and are cholesterol free. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants of all fruits or vegetables.
RECIPES: Blueberry Crumb Bars, Blueberry Cake Muffins, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Green Salad with Blueberries, Mozzarella with Orange Basil Cream Dressing, Honey Blueberry Pork Chops, Berry Tiramisu, Cherry Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Oat Bars, Fresh Blueberry Jam, Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream
