
The blueberry is native to North America, and there is evidence that man consumed blueberries since prehistoric times.
Commercial cultivation began in the early 1900′s by Elizabeth Coleman White in Whitesbog, New Jersey.
Today the United States is the largest producer of Blueberries in the world.
Health Benefits of Blueberries
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References:
1. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno.
2. Benders’ Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology.
3. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
4. Shukitt-Hale B, Lau FC, Joseph JA. Berry fruit supplementation and the aging brain. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):636-41. Epub 2008 Jan 23. PMID: 18211020.
5. Seeram NP. Berry fruits for cancer prevention: current status and future prospects. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):630-5. Epub 2008 Jan 23. PMID: 18211019.
1. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno.
2. Benders’ Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology.
3. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
4. Shukitt-Hale B, Lau FC, Joseph JA. Berry fruit supplementation and the aging brain. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):636-41. Epub 2008 Jan 23. PMID: 18211020.
5. Seeram NP. Berry fruits for cancer prevention: current status and future prospects. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):630-5. Epub 2008 Jan 23. PMID: 18211019.