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Top 10 health benefits of Blueberries

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Andy Battaglia:
The reason you're not sure what blueberries are is because they are native to North America and most blueberries are grown there. While falsa is from the same genus, Vaccinium, it is not the same berry. The blueberry we know here in North America is described below.

http://www.blueberry.org/blueberries.htm


--- Quote ---Over the decades, plant breeders and pathologists have worked to identify and enhance the desirable features of various cultivars of highbush blueberries. For decades "cultivated" or "highbush" blueberries have been improved through natural selection and plant breeding programs to produce an optimal blueberry with desirable flavor, texture and color for fresh and processed markets. Cultivated varieties have been enhanced to offer magnificent plump berries with deep, rich color and a delicious fruity flavor.
--- End quote ---

These blueberries are very sweet, which is the result of many years of cultivation. Other species are not so sweet and maybe not quite as palatable. I do think that other species would also be rich in antioxidants but not as easy to eat in quantity as the North American variety.

Canadian_Family:
Thanks for your post Andy.

Hi Friends,

Berries whatever kind, are rich in antioxidants. So enjoy them whatever kind is available.

 

nice friend:
Thank you Andy for a detailed introduction of blueberries ..

& C.F Thanx to you too for sharing the fact ...

Regards
Umair

jade:
hi pals

Nice to know that any berries will do because I have just planted one type (hope it grows ).  It is the dark red type and has three seeds inside.  Enjoy your berries.

Take care
Jade

Dori:
They are yummy, but pretty expensive. I eat them once a year.  :smileblue


Btw, do you know red currants? These are extremely sour berries, but very tastfull with yoghurt.
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