Blueberries growing in the wild
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A dose of antioxidants. Blueberries growing in the wild
Blueberries have been around for over 13,000 years in the wild. However, they weren't commercially farmed until the early 20th century, when Elizabeth Coleman White, an agricultural specialist, and Frederick Coville, a botanist, collaboratively bred the first domesticated variety in New Jersey, United States.
The United States is a leading blueberry producer, with bountiful harvests from states including Maine, Michigan and Oregon. Blueberries are North America's second-most popular berry, after strawberries. That's because they're not just delicious; they're fibre-rich and packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. So, toss them in your smoothies, sprinkle over oatmeal or savour them fresh and flaunt your blue-stained smile!
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