Summertime and Blueberries

Besides being a great summer song, summertime blues can make you smile.

I love summer days filled with many of my favorite Blues:  Clear blue skys,  the ultramarine blue of the ocean and the indigo blue of yummy blueberries.

Blueberries are often considered one of the ‘Superfoods’. Blueberries are a great source of vitamins, minerals, phenolics, fiber, and flavonoids.
Experts says that foods like berries, nuts, soy, yogurt, veggies, fresh fruit and more can help prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, and other chronic diseases.
Blueberries are high in naturally occurring *antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E, and are low in sodium and fat.

July is National Blueberry month. This tasty treat is in season all over the world.

Buy and freeze some for an extra treat later this summer.

Freeze blueberries in a single layer, then pack them into covered containers and put them back into the freezer, where they’ll last for months.

Read more: How to Harvest and Store Blueberries

One cup of blueberries has approx. 84 calories, 14mg of Vit. C and .8mg of Vit. E.,
and contains 14% of the daily value of Fiber (2.41g per 100g)
**One serving of Blueberry juice = 3/4 cup (6 oz.) of 100% juice
One serving of dried Blueberries = 1/4 cup
July is National Blueberry month. This tasty treat is in season all over the world.
Go out and get some TODAY!

More info on Blueberries:
** http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/pdf/whatsaserving.pdf
USDA Data   http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/searchCooking Light online mag. has tons of information on cooking with blueberries and some easy and tasty recipes too:

*Antioxidants are thought to help protect the body against some of the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process