66 Best Facts About Blueberries [Free Fact Cards]

Blueberries might be small, but they are packed with surprises! These tiny, round fruits are not just delicious but also have many cool facts that make them super special. Blueberries pop up everywhere, from breakfast tables to snacks, and there’s a lot to learn about them. Let’s discover the best facts about blueberries below!

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Did you know that blueberries are not just blue? When you pick them, they can be a deep purple or even a bit red.

In the wild, you can find blueberries growing on bushes. Some of these bushes can be super old, even older than your grandparents! But don’t be fooled by their size. Even though they’re tiny, blueberries are mighty when it comes to health. They have antioxidants, which are good for your body.

Blueberries are grown all over the world, from North America to South America and even in some parts of Europe and Asia. So, the next time you pop a blueberry into your mouth, think of the amazing journey it might have had and all the fun secrets it holds! Let’s dive into more facts about blueberries!

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Facts About Blueberries

Blueberries are a healthy, stress-free food.
Blueberries were called “star fruits” by North American indigenous peoples because of the five-pointed star shape formed at the blossom end of the berry.
The berries should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep fresh for up to 10 days.
Blueberries decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mortality.
Blueberries are one of the only blue foods known to grow in nature

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Not all blueberries are edible. Many varieties are actually toxic. After biting into a toxic blueberry, the bitterness will let you know that it’s not edible.
Did you know that within the blueberry family, called Ericaceae, there is another berry? It’s called the bilberry.
Did you know that blueberry bushes can survive natural disasters? Many of the most blueberry dense places in the world like California, Washington, and British Columbia are prone to forest fires.
July 11: International Blueberry Muffin Day.
July: National Blueberry Month. July 8th: National Blueberry Day.

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April 28th: National Blueberry Pie Day
During the American Civil War of the 1860s, blueberries were collected and sent to troops in care packages for use as a food staple.
Blueberries freeze incredibly well. Just don’t wash them first as this removes the waxy “bloom” that protects the berries.
Always choose the darkest berries. The deeper the color of blueberry, the richer they are in antioxidants, vitamins and medicinal perks!
The anthocyanin present in blueberries is good for eyesight!

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You get fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and potassium in every handful of blueberries
The blueberry is one of the only foods that is truly naturally blue in color.
Blueberries are Canada’s most exported fruit.
Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients
Blueberries are available fresh, frozen, freeze dried, and in jellies, syrups, and jams.

Consumption of blueberries has been linked to health benefits including a reduced risk of cancer, increased insulin response, a reversal in age-related memory loss, and lowering blood pressure.
Blueberries can improve blood vessel function and blood flow, Helping blood pressure
Lowbush blueberries are also called wild blueberries and can be found in the forests of North America.
Almost 60% of all fruit exported by Canada are lowbush and highbush blueberries.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is a collective of blueberry growers, marketers, and exporters based out of California.

Blueberries are so versatile, they can be used in every meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and even dessert.
The Guinness World Record for the heaviest blueberry ever grown was achieved in Lima, Peru in 2018. The monster blueberry weighed 11.28 g (0.4 oz) and measured 1.35 inches in diameter.
More sunshine equals more fruit. Although some blueberries will tolerate shade, it’s not ideal. Good drainage is essential.
One large handful (1/2 a cup) of juicy blueberries contains just 44 calories but has 2 grams of dietary fiber and 10% of your daily recommended vitamin C content.
The silvery sheen (or “bloom”) found on the skin of blueberries is a naturally occurring compound that helps protect the fruit.

One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
One of the most common health benefits of blueberries derives from antioxidants called flavonoids
Choose firm, deep blue-purple blueberries with a silver sheen. Avoid soft berries or unripe berries that are green or red in color
Blueberries contain essential vitamins like A and C
Did you know that blueberries prefer to grow in cold climates

Ten states grow 98 percent of U.S. blueberries: California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington.
Blueberries were gathered and used by Native Americans for centuries before colonists arrived from Europe.
Blueberries ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits in a comparison with more than 40 fresh fruits and vegetables.
Blueberries can be eaten freshly picked or incorporated into a variety of recipes.
There are over 150 varieties of blueberries out there

Highbush blueberries are the more common blueberries you find in grocery stores.
Peak blueberry season in most of the country runs from mid-June to mid-August. However, Florida blueberries have their peak production season in March and April.
Blueberry bushes vary in size from 10 centimeters to 13 feet in height!
Blueberries are also linked to boosting brain cells and improving mental health and focus
The pigment that gives blueberries their distinctive color—called anthocyanin

British Columbia is the largest highbush blueberry growing region in the world.
Blueberries help to prevent constipation and maintain regularity for a healthy digestive tract because of their fiber content.
Blueberries are a superfood.
Blueberries are packed with so many vitamins and healthy nutrients that are really good for you, it’s almost like they are magic!
Blueberries promote general health and fight numerous diseases and conditions.

From the genus vaccinium, blueberries are related to rhododendrons, azaleas, cranberries, and bilberries.
Blueberries grow in tough conditions
Early colonists boiled blueberries in milk and made gray paint out of them.
Blueberries are nutrient dense and loaded with antioxidants making them a welcome addition to oatmeal, salads, smoothies and desserts.
Blueberries have been scientifically proven to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

The blueberry (genus Vaccinium) is one of the only commercially-available fruits that is native to North America.
Blueberries are known to fight free radicals, improve collagen production, support wound healing and reduce inflammation
People have been eating blueberries for more than 13,000 years.
The most famous dessert from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, blueberry grunt is similar to a cobbler but made with dumplings of biscuit dough.
The modern blueberry is a 20th-century invention. Prior to this time, the only way to enjoy blueberries was to scavenge for them in the wild!

Blueberries are made up of 85% water
They also grow well in acidic and sandy soil. These tough conditions make blueberries one of the only fruit species native to North America
Bilberry looks very similar to a blueberry but is not as common and mainly grows in Europe. When Europeans arrived in North America, they replaced all their bilberry recipes with blueberries.
Blueberries contain iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K.
A single blueberry bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries per year.
One tablespoon of blueberry powder equals ½ cup of fresh blueberries

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