tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248910749785789641.post-64624544345634912942008-02-07T16:37:00.000-08:002008-02-07T16:46:56.875-08:00Blueberries are flowering plants that produce blue berries, and are native only to North America. When mature, the berries have a sweet taste and varying acidity. The blue pigment in blueberries is <span style="font-style:italic;">anthocyanin</span>. Blueberries also have <span style="font-style:italic;">antioxitants </span>(molecules that prevent oxidation of cells, which prevents damaging of cells over time) and other <span style="font-style:italic;">phytochemicals </span>(good stuff from plants), which help reduce the risk of cancer and other ailments. Some research has indicated that blueberries also help prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimers. <br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.keelandcurleywinery.com/company/itshealthy.htm">health benefits of blueberries</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7248910749785789641-6462454434563491294?l=www.keelandcurleywinery.com%2Fblog.html'/></div>Keel &amp; Curley Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677652964070233199noreply@blogger.com1