Few fruits capture the essence of summer quite like blueberries. Sweet, juicy, and vibrant, these little gems are as nutritious as they are delicious. Whether you enjoy them fresh by the handful, baked into pies, or blended into smoothies, blueberries bring both flavor and health benefits to the table. Farmers markets are one of the best places to find plump, freshly picked berries at their peak.
Did you know …
- The average person eats about ½ to 1.2 pounds 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.
Nutrition Facts
Low in sodium and naturally fat-free, a cup of blueberries contains fewer than 100 calories. They are cholesterol-free, a good source of fiber and vitamin C, and among the richest sources of antioxidants of any fruit or vegetable.
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