Have you seen the Fresh Ideas Magazine that they have for free at our local Safeway? In this month's issue the front page is all about blueberries. Here are some things that I did not know about this delicious little berry.
Did you know:
- the blueberry is one of the few fruits native to North America
- North America is the leading producer of blueberries
- Main supplies 98% of all wild blueberries in the United States
- Indiana supplies 40% of all cultivated blueberries in America
- blueberries are thought to have among the highest levels of antioxidants out of all the fruits. Antioxidants help fight aging and many chronic diseases.
- 1 cup of blueberries is full of not just antioxidants but of vitamin C and vitamin E!
How to choose the best blueberries:
- look for a batch that is firm, plump, and from a dry container
- they should be a deep purplish blue to bluish black in color
- try to avoid any green berries, it means that they where picked before they where ripe
How to store them:
- pick out any that are moldy or mushy
- with a paper towel, blot them down to remove any excess moisture
- place them on a shallow plate and cover with plastic wrap
- don't wash them until you are ready to eat them
- they should last like this for up to 10 days in the refrigerator
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