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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cBlueberries have been loved in this country since the beginning, really,\u201d explains Scott Jenkins, executive chef at Arlington-based Extra Virgin restaurant. \u201cThey are delicious, versatile and healthy, so what\u2019s not to love about a blueberry?\u201d<\/p>\n
Health benefits<\/strong>: Just a few of the nutritional benefits of blueberries are that they’re\u00a0high in fiber and contain tons of vitamins and minerals that are of great benefit to our bodies, including vitamin C, calcium, folate and potassium. Blueberries also contain phytochemicals and flavonoids to help fight free radicals in the body and prevent some forms of cancer. Blueberries may also help prevent bladder infections and contain lutein for vision improvement.<\/p>\n Nutritional statistics<\/strong>:\u00a0One cup contains approximately 84 calories, 0 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 15 grams of sugar and 1 gram of protein.<\/p>\n Cooking methods<\/strong>:\u00a0You can enjoy blueberries a number of ways, but they go great in baked goods such as pancakes, muffins and pies; make great additions to sauces served over savory dishes; are a great simple add-on to fresh items such as salads and oatmeal; are delicious dried on their own or in trail mix; and are a tasty addition to soups and smoothies.<\/p>\n Recipes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Blueberry Banana Protein Shake<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Heavenly Lemon Blueberry Scones<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Red White and Blueberry Turkey Burgers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Red White and Blue Sangria<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Have some blueberries on hand? Get cooking. If not, get to the store and make the most of this superstar summer fruit!<\/p>\n Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Cook with Coffee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n How to Cook with Vanilla<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 10 Tasty Kale Recipes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" July is national blueberry month – have you been eating them like crazy this summer like I have? They’re such a popular fruit not only in my own home, but also in millions of other American homes as they reportedly … Continue reading