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INGREDIENT OF THE MONTH

WE VISIT LOCAL FARMS AND ORCHARDS, TO PERUSE, PICK, SAMPLE AND TASTE THE FINEST AND FRESHEST OFFERINGS OF THE SEASON. IT’S A TOUGH JOB, BUT SOMEBODY’S GOTTA DO IT (AND WE LOVE TO). EACH MONTH THE FOODBAR SELECTS ONE OF THESE SEASONAL INGREDIENTS TO SHOWCASE IN SIGNATURE CREATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THAT MONTH ONLY. THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ITEM IS....

BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries, especially wild species, contain anthocyanins, other antioxidant pigments and other phytochemicals which may have a role in reducing the risks of some diseases, including cancers.

Researchers have shown that blueberry anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, flavonols and tannins inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development in vitro. At a 2007 symposium on berry health benefits were reports showing consumption of blueberries (and similar fruits including cranberries) may alleviate the cognitive decline occurring in Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions of aging.