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Beyond the Benefits: The health benefits of wild blueberries and 3 surprisingly savory ways to love them!

By: Jenny Shea Rawn MS, MPH, RD

Are organic or pesticide-free wild blueberries on your weekly shopping list? If not, they should be! Why? Well, aside from their sweet and delicate flavor, the health benefits of these baby blues top the charts. Plus, wild blueberries make a star out of any dish – sweet or savory! Never tried blueberries in savory dishes?  These pretty blue gems turn savory dishes into something extraordinary, so don’t limit them to just sweet snacks, breakfast or dessert.

Why are wild blueberries good for you? And how can you get more of these beautiful berries on your plate in savory and delicious ways? Read on.

The Health Benefits of Organic or Pesticide-free Wild Blueberries

Organic wild blueberries are stars when it comes to being good for you. How so?

  • Fiber rich: Wild blueberries provide an excellent source of dietary fiber (6 grams per 1 cup serving), which is important for healthy digestion. Dietary fiber also helps provide feelings of fullness and satiation, so adding blueberries to our favorite dishes can help satisfy your taste buds, your stomach and your waistline.
  • 80 little calories: Wild blueberries provide only 80 calories per 1 cup serving, making them a great addition to any dish – or the perfect calorie-controlled satisfying treat.
  • Antioxidant rich: Wild blueberries are rich in a type of phytonutrient called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins give blueberries their pretty blue color and are responsible for the many potential health promoting qualities of blueberries, including benefits to heart health.

Now that we’ve talked up the health benefits of wild blueberries, are you hungry yet?! It’s time to show you 3 surprisingly delicious savory ways to use blueberries in the kitchen – in an appetizer, salad and entree. But don’t stop with these ideas … experiment with your own and report back to us! We’d love to hear your favorite ways to love our organic or pesticide-free wild blueberries.

3 Savory Ways to Use Wild Blueberries in the Kitchen 

You (and your family!) will love these fruity, savory and healthy ways to enjoy our wild blueberries.

Wild Blueberry Bruschetta

Wild Blueberry Dressing

Wild Blueberry Dipping Sauce

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The health benefits of wild blueberries

Are organic or pesticide-free wild blueberries on your weekly shopping list? If not, they should be! Why? Well, aside from their sweet and delicate flavor, the health benefits of these baby blues top the charts.