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Wild Blueberries and Kids’ Brains
Research has found significant positive effects on memory, decision-making, response times, concentration, and mood when children consumed wild blueberries before testing. Read More
Wild Blueberries and Your Brain
Wild blueberries have earned a reputation as the brain berry. Find out why. Read More
Can Wild Blueberries Improve Your Teen’s Mental Health?
Wild Blueberries have long been known for their tremendous nutritional value. Could they prove to be a ‘happy berry’ too? Read More
Eating For Brain Health Is Easier Than You Think
Every day, we’re learning more about the important connections between brain health and the food we eat. Read More
Have A Wild Kickoff to Summer this Memorial Day Weekend
There’s nothing quite like Memorial Day Weekend (MDW) to signify that warmer summer days are officially on their way (especially here in Maine). As MDW approaches, you’re probably dusting off your sunglasses and digging out your long forgotten about sunscreen as you get ready to enjoy a few days in… Read More
Wild Blueberries and Lifelong Brain Health—What the Science Shows
You try to eat well to nourish your body, but what about your brain? In general, incorporating an eating style that helps keep your brain sharp has certain characteristics: it’s low in fatty animal protein, higher in plant protein and legumes, rich in whole grains, and emphasizes healthy fats and seafood…. Read More
What on Earth is an “Anthocyanin”?
If you’re an avid Wild Blueberry eater, chances are you’ve read or heard about how chock-full of antioxidants these tiny, potent berries are – but have you heard about their anthocyanins? Pronounced “an-tho-sigh-a-nins”, these plant compounds are abundant in Wild Blueberries and give them their pretty purple-blue hue. A growing body of… Read More
Why Frozen Wild Blueberries are Actually Fresher
When we see or hear the word “frozen” in front of different foods, we automatically think it’s not good for us or that those foods aren’t nutritious. In reality, many frozen foods – especially fruits and vegetables – may have more nutritious value than their fresh counterparts. For example, the… Read More
Eat Your Heart Out with Wild Blueberries
February marks Heart Health Month AND Valentine’s Day – what a perfect combo! If you’re looking to up the heart healthy ingredients in any of your dishes this month, we suggest adding a little “wild” blue to any meal. Why? Because not only do Wild Blueberries taste delicious, they’re also… Read More
It’s Heart Month: Wear Red—But Eat Blue for Heart Health
We all know that red hearts are associated with Valentine’s Day, so it seems fitting that February is also designated as Heart Month. There’s even a “wear red” day (Feb 5) to help draw attention to heart disease—still a leading cause of death in both the U.S. and Canada. Heart Month is also meant to… Read More
