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Blueberry Facials For Summer

Freshen up your beauty routine by using a summer staple in a new way. You’ve probably heard of blueberries being called a “superfruit” because of their high concentrations of antioxidants.

A Berry Good Time

Turn a fruit-picking errand into hours of family fun with these simple crafts and easy recipes

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Berries Do A Body Good!

These tiny blue fruits pack a powerful nutrition punch. Blueberries can boost your brain power, help prevent cancer and are packed with vitamin C. Plus, they’re sweet low-fat treats –…

America doubles blueberry consumption

Americans have more than doubled their blueberry intake in just 16 years, buying  more than 853 million pounds of the superfood, according to a report  from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry…

Blueberries’ growing popularity is good news for N.C. farmers

Pick up a pint of blueberries lately? Bet you have. Whether they are on your cereal, in your smoothie or topping a salad, blueberries have become a popular addition to…

Beauty/Wellness Wednesday: Benefits Of Blueberries

HOUSTON (CBS Houston) Blueberries are a delicious fruit. Their mixture of tartness and sweetness help to balance out and even enhance the flavor of yogurt, ice cream, a fruit bowl…

8 foods to keep your heart healthy

You may occasionally include these fruits and vegetables on your grocery list, but the latest research shows berries, flaxseed, soy and other foods help Americans reduce their risk of a…

HARVEST: WINTER BLUES

You don’t have to forage through the wilds of the north woods to pick your own blueberries. Thanks to a quiet horticultural revolution, blueberries are now available to home gardeners…

Ways to Eat Blueberries

Blueberries contain a wide range of compounds known as phytochemicals, many of which have antioxidant properties. These phytochemicals might help prevent cancer, neuro-degeneration, heart disease and many other health conditions.…

North American blueberry production rose slightly in 2012

Highbush blueberry production rose by 5% year-on-year in 34 U.S. states and British Columbia during 2012, reaching 559.4 million pounds (253.8 million kilograms). The latest figures released by the U.S.…
 

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