Amazing Summer Fruits: Blueberries

July 11, 2010 by Ms.Elkins  
Filed under Food

I adore blueberries; they may be my very favorite summer fruits. They are the sweet and colorful jewels of summer. They make spectacular muffins and pies. Best of all, they have a wide selection of vitamins and minerals:

Blueberries

Blueberries

  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Fiber

They also have some notable health benefits. Blueberries have been found to contain anthocyanins and flavonols. Studies have shown that these nutrients can help prevent and fight off a variety of diseases.

All these are wonderful reasons to hit the farmers market and enjoy some Texas fruites. Add these amazing berries to your diet. Try out of of the great blueberry recipes to add them to your diet today:

  • Blueberry cake – it’s not bad for you its chock full of berries! 
  • Blueberry pancakes – get your day stated off on the right foot with a tall stack of Blueberry pancakes.
  • Blueberry muffins – what better way to start your day then with a muffin full of vitamins and anti-oxidants.

What is your favorite way to eat blueberries?

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