Organic Blueberries May Be Better

"Blueberries, one of my favorite fruits, have a wonderful combination of tastiness and nutritional benefits. They are low in calories and have high antioxidant content, enabling them to scavenge radicals that might otherwise damage the body. Blueberries in general have health benefits, but are organic blueberries even better than conventionally grown ones? A collaborative project between the US Department of Agriculture and Rutgers University attempted to answer that question, and the results came in the form of a recent publication in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

blueberries The researchers collected blueberries from five organic farms and five conventional farms in New Jersey. All the farms had similar surroundings with comparable environmental factors. Also, fruit were chosen for uniform size and color. They all came from the full sunny side of the bushes and were picked in early August. The scientists tested the berries for sugar, acid, and antioxidant contents."

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