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Fresh Wild Blueberry Season is Officially Here–Celebrate with Us in Maine
If you’ve grown up in Maine or spent a lot of time in Vacationland, then you know that summer means one thing: fresh, wild blueberry season! For a lot of us, wild blueberry season certainly brings back fond memories of raking wild blueberries, filling buckets and eating them before you get home,… Read More
Summer Camp Lunchbox Friendly Wild Blueberry Recipes
It’s officially summertime, which means that there are tons of adventures waiting for you and your family around every corner–think warm nights spent around the campfire, scenic hikes, lake dips, and best of all, yummy wild blueberry dishes! As the world begins to return to some semblance of normality and… Read More
The Power of Purple: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s awareness movement. It’s a color that we focus on frequently when discussing wild blueberries and their health benefits, because of the beautiful (and healthful) purply-blue pigments that color our tiny berries. But of course,… Read More
Eat for Brain Health with the Cognition Kitchen Guide
The human brain is remarkable and arguably one of the most important organs in the body, yet many people take their brain health for granted. To bring attention to this issue and provide ideas for incorporating brain-healthy foods into the diet, the Wild Blueberry Association of North America has chosen Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month… Read More
First Ever Wild Blueberry Weekend Planned for August in Maine
Ready to begin a new summer tradition in Maine? Well, we’ve got a new exciting event to share with you. The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine is putting our state’s iconic, delicious, and healthy wild blueberry in the spotlight this summer with the first ever Wild Blueberry Weekend. Mainers and visitors… Read More
Are Wild Blueberries Good for Your Brain?
What you eat matters when it comes to brain health. Read More
Do Wild Blueberries Improve Memory?
Studies indicate daily wild blueberry supplementation for elderly adults experiencing cognitive impairment can enhance neural response in certain areas of the brain. Read More
Wild Blueberries and the Aging Brain
Regular wild blueberry consumption throughout all stages of life supports our brains in various ways, but studies show that there are brain-boosting benefits tied specifically to conditions found in older people. Read More
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
