Power Foods: Blueberries

Blueberries bring back childhood memories of my brother and me during summer break.  Those sunny days and sometimes stormy afternoons that led us to find these rich and delicious berries.  They ended up in our oatmeal and pancakes.  My grandmother used to make delicious pies from the berries we picked.  We picked.  She baked.  So we would try our best to strip the bushes bare.  What do we know about these sweet, juicy superfoods?

Blueberries were first discovered in North America.  It has been cultivated in Austrailia.  It is available in fresh and frozen forms.  The frozen forms are perfect as an addition to morning

Blue berries are rich in antioxidants.  Yes once again it rids the body of these free radicals that bring diseases like heart disease, cancer, and quite possibly Alzheimers. 

Nutrients found in blueberries include:

Vitamins C, E, Manganese, and Fiber.

So eat a cupful of these power packed berries Today!

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