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by Tracy Benham

Go Blue! July is National Blueberry Month

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.

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/search

Try the Diet Detective's Blueberry Breakfast Sundae and other yummy recipes.

Cooking Light online mag. has tons of information on cooking with blueberries and some easy and tasty recipes too:  http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/fd/inseason/package/0,14343,661529,00.html

*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.

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