Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Calories In Blueberries Are The Least There Is

By Arold Augustin


If you love fruits do not pass up this one. The few calories in blueberries that there are open the way for guilt free snacking anytime of the day. Eaten as is, or placed in one of your favorite recipes, this fruit adds only seventy calories per cup in their natural form.

Not everyone will enjoy the flavor of this fruit but those people are few. Even if you do not like them fresh, there are any number of ways they can be prepared that will allow you to indulge. Some will like the taste of the wine flavor that is more prominent in wild berries, while other enjoys the sweeter taste of the cultivated berry.

The blueberry is certainly not a new fruit. They originated in North America but with such a long history, they are now found all over the globe. When cultivated in beds, the vines will give a berry that is large, plump, and sweet.

If you were to ask a nutritionist which fruit they felt best for consumption, they would sit the blueberry. Known in many circles as the miracle fruit, there are many reasons for this. Containing no fat or cholesterol, this fruit is high in the things our body needs. It contains fiber, protein, and many antioxidants. It can lower stress, promote clear skin, aid poor eyesight, cure urinary infections, and even prevent cancer. So enjoy them to your heart's content.

This fruit grows in clumps right on the vine. It must be picked at just the right time because it does not continue to ripen once its taken off the vine. Following the weather patterns throughout North America, it is planted at different times so the fruit is available year round. They can be purchased frozen but why pass up that fresh from the vine flavor?

Recipes using this berry abound. It is known for its coffee cakes, muffins, crisps, and pies. It can be used in just about anything that calls for fruit. It can be dried and added to things like trail mix. It's perfect when fresh on cereals, ice cream, or simply by the handful. It will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

With all the benefits given us with this fruit, there is bound to be one drawback. Once this dark blue berry causes a stain on your skin or clothes, it can be regarded as permanent, although it will wear off the skin over time. When working with this fruit it is advised that hands and clothes both be protected.

The low calories in blueberries make it the perfect diet food. It is a satisfying substitute that makes waiting for the next meal easy to do. Keep plenty on hand for the times that munchies hit. If by chance you purchased more than you can consume, simply place them in a container or bag and pop them in the freezer. No else is required. When a recipe call for blueberries, take out what you need, and keep the rest for the next time.




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