And among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings common to the American diet, blueberries rank among the highest in antioxidants, which optimize healthy bodies by combating the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA.
Research on blueberries suggests benefits for the nervous system and brain health as well as improved memory.
Eating raw blueberries, rather than eating them incorporated into baked desserts, provides the greatest nutritional benefits.
In Season Guide to Blueberries
Farm Produce
Harvest Calendars
Artwork: Highbush Blueberry
