Superfood Spotlight: Blueberries

Chris swears by blueberries more than any other food. He simply loves them, adding them to cereal and smoothies or just eating them right out of the fridge. Blueberries are little rock stars. Here’s why:

Antioxidants- Blueberries are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin E, and phytochemicals. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals — unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s.


Manganese- Manganese plays an important role in bone development and in converting the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food into to energy.  The USDA reports that 8 oz. of wild blueberries provide 4.54 mg of manganese.


Folate- Blueberries are a very good source of folate, a B vitamin necessary for nerve function and protein metabolism.


Fiber- These guys provide a very good amount of fiber (nearly 4 grams per cup). Most low-GI foods with strong fiber content are foods we can count on to be helpful in blood sugar regulation.

Blueberries are not only super, but they are also delicious and great in baked goods.

Check out there recipes for some ideas:
Blueberry Acai Smoothie . Banana Blueberry Pancakes . Blueberry Muffins . Blueberry Corn Salad . Blueberry Fruit Salad