Not everyone will enjoy the flavor of this fruit but those people are few. Even if you do not like them fresh, there are any number of ways they can be prepared that will allow you to indulge. Some will like the taste of the wine flavor that is more prominent in wild berries, while other enjoys the sweeter taste of the cultivated berry.
Today, most of them are cultivated in beds and can be found worldwide although they originated in North America. The cultivated berry is much larger than those that grow in the wild and its flavor is different without losing any of its succulence.
Some will make reference to it as the miracle fruit. It is high in nutrition; low in calories; and one food that you can eat without feeling guilty. Along with the low calories, this berry has no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. What it does have is protein and fiber. It is said to have more antioxidants than many other fruits and double the amount found in spinach. They can reverse aging and help the body get rid of stress, urinary tract infections, poor eyesight, and even cancer
The blueberry is a vine ripened fruit. Once plucked from the vine, it cannot ripen any longer, so knowing when to pick this fruit is most important. Plantings are staggered all over the North American continent in order to provide the area with berries that are always fresh anytime of the year. Many are sold frozen making them excellent for cooking, but nothing replaces the fresh fruit when it comes to nibbling on one of nature's finest choices.
Recipes using this berry abound. It is known for its coffee cakes, muffins, crisps, and pies. It can be used in just about anything that calls for fruit. It can be dried and added to things like trail mix. It's perfect when fresh on cereals, ice cream, or simply by the handful. It will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
If this fruit was to have any drawback at all, it would be its power to stain. Just about anything it comes into contact with will take on its deep blue color. When picking, cleaning, or cooking with them, be sure to keep hands and clothing covered.
The low calories in blueberries make it the perfect diet food. It is a satisfying substitute that makes waiting for the next meal easy to do. Keep plenty on hand for the times that munchies hit. If by chance you purchased more than you can consume, simply place them in a container or bag and pop them in the freezer. No else is required. When a recipe call for blueberries, take out what you need, and keep the rest for the next time.
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