Afternoon Snack: Are You Eating Your Blueberries?

By Sarah Jio, Glamour magazine

I can't get enough of blueberries, especially the sweet little organic local ones at the market. If you haven't picked up a carton yet, here are some important reasons why you should!

What's to love about blueberries? A lot! (Just be sure you're buying them organically, if you can--conventional blueberries tend to be a high-pesticide crop). Here's what the US Blueberry Council has to boast about their crop:

1. They're an excellent source of vitamin C: One serving contains about 14 mg or almost 25% of daily requirement for Vitamin C.

2. They're a good source of dietary fiber: Most people don't get enough fiber, and blueberries can help!

3. They're an excellent source of manganese: Manganese plays a role in the development of bones and in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and fat.

4. They're loaded with antioxidants: According to the USDA database of the antioxidant activity of selected foods (ORAC values), blueberries rank among the highest of all foods.

Are you snacking on blueberries this summer? What's your favorite way to enjoy them?

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