| Useful Links and Nutrition Information from Highland Organics® |
| The links and information below are meant to be helpful and informative. We have also included links to our friends and peers! |
| Basil Hill Farm -
High-quality Organic Herbs and Produce. |
| Blessed Hope Ministry - A Residential Discipleship Program
dealing with women who are seeking a way of escape from drugs and alcohol, along with a deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. We are based on the Word of God and get all counsel from the Bible. |
| Hatch Knoll Farm produces Wild Maine Blueberries using organic culture in Down East Maine. |
| At Honey Gardens - we are committed to offering the highest quality Apitherapy raw honey and plant medicine made from truly raw honey, flower pollen, propolis, and medicinal plants. |
| Maine Made - Directory of Maine Made Products |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association - The purpose of MOFGA, the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country, is to help farmers and gardeners grow organic food, to protect the environment, to promote stewardship of natural resources, to increase local food production, to support sustainable rural communities, and to illuminate for consumers the connections among healthful food, environmentally sound farming practices, and vital local communities. |
| Maine Patent Program |
| Maine Small Business Development Centers |
| Maine Technology Institute |
| Mainely SeaGlass - Beautiful Maine Made Sea Glass Jewelry. |
| Naturally Exquisite all natural skin care products for more than 10 years. Maine Organic blueberry plants and Maine seaweed are now added ingredients in many of our products. |
| Peace and Plenty Farm - MOFGA certified organic wild blueberries. Special orders, pick your own. |
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| Peaked Mountain Farm - we are especially proud to be the creators of the original Bite O' Blue™ Wild Blueberry Dog Treat that makes us the farm that can offer wild blueberries to both you and your dog. |
| Pet Bistro - Wayne, PA (carries tea) |
| Stephanie Tourles -
She is also a certified aromatherapist, with extensive training in the nutritional sciences, and is the author of several books on natural body care, holistic health, nutrition, and wellness. |
| TrueBlue Design |
| World Wide Country Tours - Exclusive Tour Operator and Proud Member of the Reader’s Digest Family. We are featured in this tour. |
| Nutrition Information |
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Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet very low in calories. Recently, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
Blueberries and Antioxidant Activity
Antioxidants are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. Fresh fruits, including blueberries, and vegetables contain many of these naturally occurring antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries.
In addition, blueberries contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Using a test called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), researchers have shown that a serving of fresh blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables. Quoted from U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council |
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| All About Blueberries - The George Mateljan Foundation A Non-profit foundation providing reliable, scientifically accurate, personalized information for convenient and enjoyable healthy eating. |
Blueberries: A Fountain of Health
Feeling unbalanced? Research suggests that adding blueberries to your diet can reverse the effect of aging on coordination, thanks to the large dose of flavonoids they deliver. from Psychology Today |
| Frank Drummond, School of Biology, UMO |
| Get Real Get Maine - Maine Department of Agriculture |
| Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks On-Demand July 25, 2008 - One genuine bright spot for Maine agriculture is the ever increasing popularity of specialty foods. But creating a successful niche food and getting it from field to market to the consumer involves many people and resources. This week on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks we see how many specialty foods, such as seaweed and blueberries, are able to thrive because of their connection to a larger economic cluster of resources. |
| UMaine Researchers Present Blueberry Health Benefits - August 16, 2007 |
| University of Maine, Advanced Manufacturing Center |
| University of Maine Coop Extension - Wild Blueberry Page |
| University of Maine, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition |
| Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA)-The official organization of the wild blueberry industry. Contains everything you would want to know about wild blueberries. |
