| There's no better season than summer, when | | | | Gourmet blueberry jams and syrups retain the |
| access to fresh, locally grown produce is at its | | | | healthy qualities of fresh raw blueberries, so don't |
| peak. And August is great, because locally | | | | be afraid to add these delights to your diet. A |
| harvested blueberries abound. | | | | tablespoon of blueberry jam spread over a piece |
| Blueberries are full of antioxidants, including lutein, | | | | of whole wheat toast is a healthy start to your |
| a compound identified as effective in preventing | | | | day; a generous dollop of warmed blueberry |
| and sometimes reversing macular degeneration, | | | | syrup poured over a stack of pancakes or a bowl |
| the most common cause of blindness in older | | | | of vanilla ice cream is a great treat for any time |
| people. And what a delicious way to protect your | | | | of day. |
| health! Pour them into a saucepan with a little | | | | Make sure you take full advantage of the |
| sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch, heat until you've | | | | summer growing season by enjoying the local |
| got a thick, syrupy, concoction, pour into a pie | | | | produce available at your grocery stores and |
| crust and bake, for a wonderful blueberry pie. Or | | | | farmer's markets. And be sure to include fresh, |
| simply put a handful of fresh blueberries over | | | | locally grown blueberries in your purchases; it's a |
| your morning cereal, or in a fresh green salad for | | | | delicious way to enjoy the best summer has to |
| a little extra punch. | | | | offer. |