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Blueberry Facts
To freeze blueberries: Do not wash first. Pour into zippered freezer bag and put
in freezer. Washing the fruit before freezing can make the berries tough. I just
rinse them before using. If you choose to wash berries before freezing, make
sure they are dry before freezing. I also double bag them to protect against
freezer burn.
Blueberries are nutritional powerhouses. Not only are they packed with vitamin C and
fiber, but recent studiesrank blueberries over all other fruits and vegetablesas a source of
antioxidants that may help guard against cancer, heart disease and age-related illnesses.
According to Tufts University researchers, blueberries are so powerful in retarding aging
in animals that they canblock brain changes leading to decline and even reverse failing
memory. How much? The human equivalent used in animal studies: 1/2 cup of frozen or
freshblueberries a day.
Researchers at Rutgers University have identifieda compound in blueberries that
promotes urinary tract health and reduces the risk of infection.
Scientists at the University of California say blueberries may reduce the build-up of so
called “bad” cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
1 cup of blueberries has: only 80 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 0
sodium, 19 grams carbohydrates.
To freeze blueberries: Do not wash first. Pour into zippered freezer bag and put
in freezer. Washing the fruit before freezing can make the berries tough. I just
rinse them before using. If you choose to wash berries before freezing, make
sure they are dry before freezing. I also double bag them to protect against
freezer burn.
Blueberries are nutritional powerhouses. Not only are they packed with vitamin C and
fiber, but recent studiesrank blueberries over all other fruits and vegetablesas a source of
antioxidants that may help guard against cancer, heart disease and age-related illnesses.
According to Tufts University researchers, blueberries are so powerful in retarding aging
in animals that they canblock brain changes leading to decline and even reverse failing
memory. How much? The human equivalent used in animal studies: 1/2 cup of frozen or
freshblueberries a day.
Researchers at Rutgers University have identifieda compound in blueberries that
promotes urinary tract health and reduces the risk of infection.
Scientists at the University of California say blueberries may reduce the build-up of so
called “bad” cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
1 cup of blueberries has: only 80 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 0
sodium, 19 grams carbohydrates.