1) Native Americans, who called them "star berries", believed that blueberries had magical powers.
2) Blueberry juice was used by Civil War soldiers to protect themselves against scurvy.
3) The anthocyanin present in blueberries is good for your eyes.
4) Blueberry muffins are the most popular kind of muffin in America.
5) Blueberries are very healthy containing more antioxidants than most other fruits and vegetables and may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
nice love star berries!!
ReplyDeleteWho know about about the Civil War soldiers using it to protect from scurvy. Wow.
ReplyDeleteIt makes sense that blueberries are so good for us because of their rich, dark color. That is usually associated with higher vitamin and nutrient levels.
Who knew about Civil War soldiers holding back the scurvy with blueberries. Cool.
ReplyDeleteIs makes sense that blueberries are so healthy for us. Fruits and vegetables with rich, dark colors generally have higher level of vitamins and nutrients.