Food of the Month Blueberries

Blueberries are considered a superfood and featured on Healthcastle this month. Good for EVERYONE in their diet. Including Diabetics and those looking for low glycemic foods.  Read on….

Highlighting this month’s food of the month was pretty easy work. Blueberries, our choice for August, are truly nutritional superstars.  They are also tasty and easily found in markets and stores across North America, with multiple varieties to choose from.  The fruit can range in size from tiny pea-sized balls to those as big as marbles and can be any color from blue to maroon to dark purple.  Blueberries can be tart and a little crunchy when unripe; as the berries ripen the flesh softens and the fruit sweetens.

Nutrition Tidbits for Blueberries

  • One cup of blueberries contains:
    • Calories: 84 kcal
    • Fat: 0.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
    • Protein: 1.1 g
    • Fiber: 3.6 g
    • Glycemic Index (GI): Low (below 55)

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