Blueberries
Blueberries are very popular and this sweet, juicy fruit is native to the northeast U.S. and southern Canada, the berries have a waxy covering that makes the fruit look grayish-blue in color. These tiny, round blue-purple berries have long been credited to the wellness and longevity of indigenous people living around subarctic regions in the Northern hemisphere.
Cooked blueberries lose some nutrition and it is better to eat this raw. You can use fresh blueberries in breakfast to top oatmeal, serials, waffles, pancakes, yogurts, mix them in a smoothie and fruit salads. They are great to garnish on almost anything sweet or savory.
Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods such as blueberries decreases the chance of obesity, hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes, and improve overall health. Blueberries are often considered a superfood because it contains beneficial plant compounds and an excellent source of several vitamins and antioxidants. Their antioxidant value mostly comes from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin compounds such as myricetin, quercetin, chlorogenic acid, tannins, and kaempferol.
Blueberries are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin K1, and also small amounts of other nutrients.
Blueberries are small, round berries are about 0.2–0.6 inches in diameter, and their color can vary from blue to purple. There are different varieties of blueberries that are available, the most common ones are lowbush berries and highbush berries. Blueberries have a sweet taste and a nice flavor. They’re often eaten as fresh but can also be frozen or juiced. They can be used in a variety of ways such as in salads, jams, jellies, baked goods, as well as for flavorings.
When buying fresh berries ensure the berries are firm, not crushed, no indication of mold or mildew, and not clumped together which may indicate that they have been decayed. 
How do blueberries taste?
Blueberries have pleasant sweetness, just a little tart and delicious.
Before you store blueberries make sure it is free from moisture because the water can cause the berries to decay. The blueberries need to be stored in the refrigerator and can hold fresh berries for as much as a week. Farmers freeze berries during the peak of summer harvest to maximize health advantage and retain the taste. You can see an ash silvery bloom on the skin of blueberries which is naturally occurring that protects the fruit.
Blueberries are available fresh, frozen, juice, dried, jams, jellies, and syrups. Be sure to check the label of frozen and dried blueberries for added sugars, sweeteners, and other fillers and preservatives. In the United States and Canada fresh blueberries are mostly available from May through October while imported berries can be found at different places throughout the year.