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Blueberries

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I love blueberries, or as they are also known in French, bleuets. The early French and English explorers invented these words for their languages as they had never before encountered the intensely blue berries. Of course, they were already an ancient staple in the diets of many indigenous peoples.

Blueberries are native to North America and they prefer the cooler climes. Most bleuets purchased in the stores are cultivated, but wild ones are frequently available as well.

They are yummy just on their own or in a pie, pudding or cake. The best part? These sweet little flavour bombs are packed with nutrients which research suggests may protect against heart disease, cancer, cognitive decline, and diabetes.

Pretty great that this terrific treat is also good for you!

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  4. Au QuĂ©bec ce sont des bleuets, mais en France on appelle ce fruit sauvage (que l’on trouve en moyenne montagne) des myrtilles.
    Les bleuets eux, sont des fleurs estivales de couleur bleue souvent (avant les herbicides Ă  outrance) en bordure des champs de blĂ©s avec les coquelicots đŸ˜‰

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      1. Je me souviens en avoir ramassĂ©, enfant, dans les PyrĂ©nĂ©es, ma mère en faisait des confitures, puis chez ma soeur bien plus tard, dans le Massif Central oĂ¹ nos parents avaient vĂ©cu au dĂ©but de leur mariage.
        Il doit y avoir aussi une culture Ă  des fins mĂ©dicales, la myrtille est bonne pour amĂ©liorer la vision nocturne đŸ˜‰

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        1. Ça a l’air d’agrĂ©ables souvenirs. La recherche suggère qu’ils sont très mĂ©dicinaux. Ils aident probablement Ă  prĂ©venir le cancer, le diabète et les problèmes cognitifs, et ils ont Ă©galement du bon goĂ»t. đŸ™‚

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          1. Oui, la confiture Ă©tait tellement sucrĂ©e qu’elle avait cristallisĂ© dans les pots et qu’on y cassait les petites cuillères, mais quel plaisir quand on arrivait Ă  casser un bonbon de sucre Ă  la myrtille ! đŸ˜‰

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    1. It’s been a few years since I’ve picked wild ones … too many to count! But my, delicious memories of taking them home (having gorged while picking, of course) and having them in a pie the next day. đŸ™‚

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