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Blueberries
Blueberries belongs to the family Ericaceae.
Highbush blueberries are classified as Vaccinium corymbosum.
Round
and smooth-skinned, these blue-black berries are juicy and
sweet. Blueberries have been around for thousands of years
and were once called "star berries" because of the star-shaped
calyx on the top of each berry. Wild blueberries are delicious
and have a unique flavor. Blueberries are native to North
America and have more to offer than just good looks and good
taste.
Besides being a good source
of vitamin C and fibre, they have an exciting nutrition story
to tell too! One cup of blueberries equals one serving, and
this amount of blueberries has 15% of the vitamin C and 14%
of the dietary fiber our bodies need every day. That’s why
blueberries are good sources of these nutrients. Just like
all other fruits, blueberries contain no cholesterol or fat
and are also low in calories. Blueberries are low-fat, saturated
fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and a good source
of fibre.
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