Discover the Health Benefits of Huckleberries in the Pacific Northwest
Explore the rich history and nutritional value of huckleberries, dark berries abundant in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about their antioxidant properties, potential cancer-fighting benefits, and essential nutrients like potassium, iron, and calcium. Find out how huckleberries can support blood pressure, heart health, and weight management, as well as provide B vitamins. Incorporate these versatile berries into your diet in various ways, from fresh salads to homemade jams. Discover the benefits of huckleberry tea and find recipe inspiration from recommended websites.
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Huckleberries Huckleberries These dark berries are found along roadsides and forests in the Pacific Northwest. They are rich in history as well as nutrients.
Huckleberries Huckleberries 1/2 cup fresh huckleberries provides: 37 Calories <1 gm protein No fat No cholesterol 2 gm fiber
Huckleberries Huckleberries Huckleberries are rich in antioxidants vitamin C, polyphenols and cyanidins that fight inflammation and boost immunity and healing.
Huckleberries Huckleberries The high anthocyanin content in huckleberries may help slow or stop growth of cancer cells.
Huckleberries Huckleberries Huckleberries provide potassium for healthy blood pressure, iron for oxygen transport and calcium for bone and heart health.
Huckleberries Huckleberries Fiber in huckleberries helps lower blood sugars, improve cholesterol and aid in weight management.
Huckleberries Huckleberries Huckleberries also provide small amounts of B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and beta-carotene.
Huckleberries Huckleberries Use huckleberries fresh on salads or oatmeal. Puree for salad dressing or vinaigrette. Toss in pancakes or baked goods. Cook for making jams, jellies, preserves or huckleberry syrup.
Huckleberries Huckleberries The leaves of the huckleberry bush can be dried and brewed to make a tea high in antioxidants.
Huckleberries Huckleberries For recipes, visit any of these 3 websites www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative www.coosheadfood.coop/join-us https://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/healthy-families-communities
