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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone explains the health benefits of wild blueberries

Media | March 25, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Why Wild Blueberries Might Be the Most Powerful Fruit in the Produce Aisle

Real Simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said that wild blueberries contain more antioxidants than cultivated varieties because their smaller size means a higher skin-to-flesh ratio, where many beneficial compounds are found. She added that both wild and regular blueberries support brain, heart, and gut health, making either a healthy choice.