July Is National
Blueberry Month
Here in Wisconsin, we eagerly wait for the blueberries
grown in Michigan to arrive. There is lots of celebrate about National
Blueberry Month.
Blueberries are called a superfood for good reason:
They rank as one of the highest of any fruit for cancer-fighting antioxidants.
One cup delivers about a quarter of the vitamin C you should have each
day. They are a great source of dietary
fiber, which will also help reduce the risk of heart disease and add
bulk to your diet, helping you feel full faster and reducing caloric intake
overall.
These little blue gems also contain
manganese, which helps the body process cholesterol and nutrients such as
carbohydrates and protein. And they’re low calorie to boot — a full cup contains
fewer than 100 calories.
It is easy to freeze blueberries to
enjoy at a later time. Place blueberries
in a colander and rinse well. Place in
paper towels and let them air dry for about one hour. Place on a cookie sheet in a single layer and
place in freezer for one hour. Then
place blueberries in a freezer bag or container and freeze.
Blueberries
can be used in salads, muffins, pancakes, waffles, quick breads and smoothies.
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