Not Always Blue… Inside! Despite their stunning blue skin, blueberries are actually greenish or even white inside. Talk about inner secrets!

Berry Ancient Native to North America, wild blueberries have been around for over 13,000 years. Indigenous peoples dried them and mixed them with meat and fat to make a superfood bar called pemmican — prehistoric protein balls, anyone? They Wear Sunscreen! That silvery matte sheen you see? It’s called the “bloom” — a natural wax that protects blueberries from pests and sun damage. Mother Nature’s SPF! A Brainy Little Berry

Blueberries are known to improve memory and brain function. Some studies even say they might slow aging of the brain. We call that the blueberry botox effect. They’re Not Just for Muffins In Japan, blueberries are used in eye health supplements, and in cosmetics in Korea. Meanwhile, we’re just over here baking pies. Priorities. Royal Approval Blueberries were once nicknamed “star berries” by Indigenous tribes because the blossom at the bottom of each berry forms a perfect five-pointed star — fit for a fruit crown.

July = Blueberry Month

In the U.S., July is officially National Blueberry Month. It’s also peak blueberry season — in case you needed a reason to overdo the muffins.