The king of the berries is back and this small, blue fruits are ready to lace your diet, lending its inimitable taste to breakfast bowls and desserts.
The blueberry season runs from April to September and the Boost of Blue campaign was launched last week by the U.S. Highbush Blueberries Council to signify the peak of the season.
The campaign aims to highlight how blueberries offer the perfect boost for your health, to inspire consumers to include blueberries as part of an overall healthy diet, and to motivate those consumers to enjoy more of the tasty U.S. Highbush Blueberries.
Nutritionally, these small fruits pack a powerful punch and contain prebiotics which can promote gut health. You can reap extensive health benefits from regularly snacking on blueberries.
Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavanoids, these berries are also sources of vitamins K and C, making them the top choice for doctors and nutritionists.
The tiny but mighty blueberries also contain phosphorous, calcium and manganese. They are sweet and easily enjoyed either fresh or frozen. Beyond the actual picking of the blueberries, there isn't an easier fruit to prepare and serve as you don't need to peel, pit, core or cut them.
The first highbush blueberry bush was successfully cultivated for commercial production in the early 1900s. Today, U.S. Highbush grows nearly over 450 million kg of blueberries in North America each year.
Not only are blueberries wholesome, they also have tremendous versatility that boosts flavour across an entire menu. It can be used as an appetiser, a beverage, as part of the main course, or as dessert. They are often eaten fresh but can also be enjoyed frozen or dried.
To get your hands on US Highbush Blueberries, head on over to major retailers such as AEON, Jaya Grocer, and TF Value.
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