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Health Benefits

Blueberries and Brain Function - USDA article on foods that are good for the aging mind . . . blueberries top the list!

Dr. Weil Q/A - Dr. Andrew Weil answers the question "Do my dried blueberries contain as many antioxidants, phytochemicals, and other nutrients as fresh or frozen ones do?"

Benefits of Blueberries - Dr. Andrew Weil discusses the many health benefits of blueberries.

Fighting Cholesterol and Fat - WebMD feature on a study indicating that the blueberry compound pterostilbene may help lower cholesterol and fat levels.

Cancer Fighting Properties - WebMD feature on a study indicating that the blueberry compound pterostilbene may inhibit gastrointestinal cancers.

World's Healthiest Foods - The World's Healthiest Foods site gives a detailed analysis of the nutritional content of blueberries, summarizes the findings of several studies on blueberries, and gives a lengthy list of scientific studies on blueberries.

Articles on Johnson Blueberry Farm

Meridian Star - July 14, 2007 - Meridian Star article by Brian Livingston featuring Johnson Blueberry Farm.

General Blueberry Information

U. S. Highbush Blueberry Council - Good general information page on highbush blueberries.

Miss-Lou Blueberry Growers Cooperative - Website for the Mississippi and Louisiana Blueberry Growers Cooperative.

MS Department of Agriculture and Commerce Factsheet - Blueberry factsheet from the MSDA. This links to a .pdf file, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf viewer.