Blueberries

 New studies make it clear that we can freeze blueberries without doing damage to their delicate anthocyanin antioxidants. There's no question about the delicate nature of many antioxidant nutrients found in blueberries. These antioxidants include many different types of anthocyanins, the colorful pigments that give many foods their wonderful shades of blue, purple, and red. After freezing blueberries at temperatures of 0°F (-17°C) or lower for periods of time between 3-6 months, researchers have discovered no significant lowering of overall antioxidant capacity or anthocyanin concentrations. Anthocyanins studied have included malvidins, delphinidins, pelargonidins, cyanidins, and peonidins. These findings are great news for anyone who grows, buys, or picks fresh berries in season and wants to enjoy them year round. They are also great news for anyone who has restricted access to fresh blueberries but can find them in the freezer section of the market.

AND THEY ARE RIGHT UP THERE AT THE TOP WITH STRAWBERRIES!!!


 Me:
I can't say enough to brag on the extraordinary healthy qualities Berries bring to our succes at bettering our health.  Anytime of the day they are an added burst of joy. There are some good links online where you can read about the health benefits of blueberries in your diet.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=8

This is the brand I buy at Costco.  They are large plump and juicy.  I love to eat them frozen for a treat.