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History Of Blueberry Plants
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture
in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the
blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments. The size
and flavor of native blueberry plants was extremely variable, and
the USDA, modern, extensive research and development of choice
selections was judged on a basis of taste, yield of plants, aroma,
small berry seeds, and the lasting quality of the fresh berries
increased the popularity of this fruit in a period of fifty years
as one of Americas favorite agricultural products.
William Bartram, t
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Blueberry As A Superfood According To Skin Care Expert Dr. Perricone
According to skin care legend Dr. Perricone, the blueberry is a superfood with many health benefits and should be made a staple of every diet. Here's why...
Often times, when we think of superfoods we think of spinach, grapes, green tea and other vegetables and extracts that are primarily listed for their levels of antioxidants. Did you know that the blueberry is one of the most nutritious and powerful superfoods? According to Dr. Perricone, one of the worlds foremost skin care experts, Blueberry along with the acai berry have one of the highest known
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Our History with Blueberries - Reviving Their Home-Grown and Local Farm Status
The blueberry has a long and popular history with humans.
Considered a very old species, it was once known as star berry by
the Native Americans because of the perfect five-pointed star shape
that forms on the blossom end of each berry. Native legend tells
that the Great Spirit sent the berries to the earth to nourish the
children during a famine.
Wild blueberries are native to North America, with varieties
adapted to locations around the world from the tropics to Alaska.
New immigrants from Scotland remembered a similar berry they called
the blaeberry. Immigran
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August Is Blueberry Month
There's no better season than summer, when access to fresh, locally grown produce is at its peak. And August is great, because locally harvested blueberries abound.
Blueberries are full of antioxidants, including lutein, a compound identified as effective in preventing and sometimes reversing macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in older people. And what a delicious way to protect your health! Pour them into a saucepan with a little sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch, heat until you've got a thick, syrupy, concoction, pour into a pie crust and bake, for a wonderful blueberry pie.
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