One cup of blueberries contains 16 percent Daily Value of fiber (2.86 g per 100g)
(90 percent of the fiber is insoluble, good for the digestive track)
Blueberries are a source of Vitamins A and C, potassium and folic acid.
Blueberries are very low in fat and sodium.
Blueberries are the fruits of a shrub and grow in clusters. They range in size from that of a pea to a marble. They are deep in color, from blue to purple-black, and have a white waxy "bloom" that covers the surface for protection.
Wash berries just prior to use to not prematurely remove the protective bloom that resides on the skin's surface. The skin surrounds flesh that encases tiny seeds.
Blueberries are bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet very low in calories. Researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
For an elegant New Year’s Eve dessert, layer yogurt and blueberries in wine glasses and top with morsels of dark chocolate.
1 cup fresh blueberries = 70 calories, 1 gram protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fat, 23 percent daily value vitamin C, 6.5 grams dietary fiber.
Blueberries are a SUPERFRUIT, brimming with antioxidants.
- One serving of Blueberries = one-half cup
- One serving of Blueberry juice = 3/4 cup (6 oz.) of 100 percent juice
- One serving of dried Blueberries = 1/4 cup