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National Blueberry Month

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Health Benefits

A Super Fruit

Blueberries have so many health benefits some might say they are a super fruit!

Cancer Fighter

Studies have shown the extract from blueberries has helped improve radiation therapy when given to a patient

Low Cholestorol

1 cup has 0 choloesterol. A real benefit for the heart.

Antioxidents

Blueberries have the highest antioxidant levels of most common fruits. The main one being called flavonoids

Mental Health

Studies found that in woman blueberry consumption slows cognitive decline

Digestion

These fruits can help prevent constipation as well as help promote healthy digestive system.

Bone Health

Blueberries contain, iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K. All of which are components of bone!

Blueberries In Numbers

Just some other ways to look at this amazing fruit.

84

In 1 cup of blueberries there is only about 84 calories!

24%

In a 1 cup serving you are getting 24% of your daily Vitamin C intake

132

The aggregate nutrient density index(ANDI) scores foods according to micronutrients per calorie. Blueberries are among the highest in fruits have an ANDI of 132

Blueberry Products

Blueberry Desserts

Swirled Meringues with Blueberry Sauce

Classic Meringues but with a twist! This blueberry sauce just makes them!

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Ravi-Blueberry Banana Donut

This recipe comes straight from one of Ravifruits Chefs Marike Van Beurden. The recipe uses Ravi banana and blueberry purees.

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Blueberry- Lemon Curd Tart

One layer of lemon and one layer of blueberry! A great dessert made with fresh berries or with a puree!

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Tasha

Tasha is our marketing manager handling all things from our pastry shows, to our catalog, to sweet campaigns and social media fun. Tasha's favorite dessert is her mothers Apple Pie and Lemon Pie.

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