Five Reasons to Feel Blue

Any way you buy them - fresh, frozen or dried - blueberries are absolutely packed with nutritional power. If you need any reason other than their sweet taste to snack on blueberries, keep these nutritional vignettes in mind:

Anthocyanins (the pigments that make blueberries blue) are potent antioxidants: A half cup of blueberries provides the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli. Yes, it's true

Berries are a healthy, low glycemic-index carbohydrate, making them an especially good choice for diabetics.

Blueberries are a source of vitamin C, important for a healthy immune system.

Blueberries offer two grams of fiber per one-half cup serving.

Blueberries may have health benefits ranging from preventing cancer and defending against urinary tract infections to protecting the brain from stroke damage and reducing heart disease risks.

Please buy organic blueberries at your local produce stand, and toss some in a salad, on cereal, with oatmeal, or as a snack. If fresh organic blueberries are cost prohibitive, substitute with frozen or dried blueberries. All three forms provide health-protective benefits!! Keep in mind, however, that dried blueberries (or any dried fruit for that matter) contain a concentrated source of sugar, so enjoy them in moderation.

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