{"id":111,"date":"2015-08-22T16:26:21","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=111"},"modified":"2017-01-18T04:19:24","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T04:19:24","slug":"are-blueberries-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-blueberries-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Blueberries Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Answer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, blueberries are Paleo!
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Overview and Facts on Blueberries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blueberry is a fruit<\/a> that is indigo in color, normally dark purple when ripe and has a flared crown at its end.\u00a0 It has a protective coating of powdery epicular wax known as bloom and has a sweet taste. The flesh of the blueberry is semi transparent that contains tiny seeds. Blueberries grow in clusters and range in size from a small pea to a marble. They are native to America.<\/p>\n

There are 3 main categories of blueberries namely highbush, lowbush and rabbiteye blueberries. High bush are the most common variety of blueberries and can often be seen in the market and grocery stores. Lowbush or wild blueberries are smaller than the size of the highbush. They are not as common as the highbush blueberries. The last one is the rabbiteye blueberries which are less frequently cultivated and are native to southern US.<\/p>\n

Berries especially blueberries are often thought as one of the healthiest fruits. They are a nutrient powerhouse that offers antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and phytonutrients. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins A, C and K and manganese. They are also packed with iron, niacin, riboflavin and folate. \u00a0It has been listed to be one of the highest sources of antioxidants among fruits and vegetables<\/a>. Organically grown blueberries have been thought to have significantly higher concentrations of powerful antioxidants.<\/p>\n

Blueberries are generally low in glycemic index and sugar<\/a> that\u2019s why it is recommended to be incorporated into one\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n

Remarkable Benefits of Blueberries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blueberries are healthy and definitely Paleo. Aside from being a powerhouse of nutrients, it also offers amazing benefits:<\/p>\n