Blueberry Goodness

Blueberries are now in season here in Central Florida.  You can pick them up at a bargain price at your local store, or if you are more adventurous, head out to a “you-pick” farm and harvest them yourselves!  North America is the leading producer of this fruit.   

 

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Often touted as a “super-food”, did you know that these tasty berries:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

– Rank highest among all fruit for antioxidant content

– Deliver almost 4 grams of fiber (per one-cup serving)

– Give you 25% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C (per one cup serving)

– Contain only 84 calories (per one-cup serving)

Try this recipe to start your day with a nutritional punch.

 (Referenced: USDA Nutrient Database, WebMD Health, Allrecipes.com)

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