Yancey's BlueBerry Farm

11/20/2025

A delicious breakthrough in nutrition is putting blueberries in the spotlight. A study by the University of Michigan has found that eating blueberries every single day can inhibit the creation of new fat cells in the body, making this tiny fruit a powerful ally in weight management and overall health.

Researchers discovered that compounds in blueberries, especially their antioxidants and polyphenols, play a key role in regulating fat cell formation. By interfering with the process that generates new fat cells, these berries may help reduce fat accumulation over time, supporting a healthier metabolism and body composition.

Beyond weight management, blueberries are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds that benefit heart health, brain function, and immune support. Their natural sweetness makes them an easy and tasty addition to daily diets, whether in smoothies, cereals, or as a standalone snack.

Nutritionists suggest that incorporating blueberries consistently into your routine could complement a balanced diet and active lifestyle, giving your body a natural boost in controlling fat formation while enhancing overall wellness. This study reinforces the idea that small daily habits can have big impacts on long-term health.

11/01/2025

Research shows that eating 100g (around .67 cups) of blueberries 4-5 days a week offers improvements in brain performance, a reduced risk of heart attacks, enhanced insulin sensitivity and so much more!

The antioxidants in blueberries, particularly flavonoids, help improve memory and attention, as well as protect brain cells from damage and boost blood flow to the brain.

Consuming anthocyanin-rich foods like blueberries can improve cardiovascular health and is also associated with a 32% lower risk of myocardial infarction (heart attacks), independent of established risk factors. Anthocyanins reduce heart attack risk by improving endothelial function, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, improving blood lipid profiles and lowering blood pressure.

Research also shows that blueberries help improve insulin sensitivity through their bioactive compounds, like the aforementioned anthocyanins, which help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. They also enhance glucose uptake into cells, inhibit certain digestive enzymes that break down carbs, and influence gut microbiota.

Blueberries can also lower bad cholesterol levels through a combination of fiber, antioxidants, and other plant compounds. The fiber helps remove cholesterol from the body, while antioxidants like anthocyanins protect cells and metabolites from damaging oxidized LDL cholesterol. Other compounds in blueberries, such as pterostilbene, also helps with fat breakdown by interacting with specific receptors in the body.

PMID: 38919390, 22211184, 27916833

05/18/2025

🫐🫐 You-Pick Blueberries! 🫐🫐

Last day of the season will be Friday May 23rd.

Come stock up your freezer before they’re all gone!!!

Open daily 8 am - 4 pm

You-Pick: $4/lb
We-Pick: $5/lb

11821 SE 1st St Rd
Silver Springs, FL 34488

05/18/2025

If you think you’ve tried all the blueberry recipes out there, think again. Picking up a package of blueberries can be a fun adventure – they taste great, they’re delightfully versatile, and it doesn’t take a master chef to create mouthwatering ways to eat them. There’s no wrong way to coo...

05/13/2025

🫐🫐 You-Pick Blueberries! 🫐🫐

We still have tons of sweet ripe blueberries left on the bushes!

Come stock up your freezer before they’re all gone!!!

Open daily 8 am - 4 pm

You-Pick: $4/lb
We-Pick: $5/lb

11821 SE 1st St Rd
Silver Springs, FL 34488

05/11/2025

11 Evidence-based Health Benefits of Blueberries:

1) Nutrient-rich - 150g portion can supply 1/4 of vitamin C and manganese requirements, 1/3 of vitamin K1 needs, and also provide vitamin E and copper

2) Support gut health - antioxidants and fiber in blueberries both support gut health (some of the antioxidants directly affect the microbiome)

3) Antioxidants - blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant contents of all fruits and vegetables

4) Reduce DNA damage - One study showed 20% reduction in free radical activity in otherwise healthy individuals (mean age: 28.5) (PMID: 17602170)

5) Lower risk of heart disease - 150g portion of blueberries every day can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 15% (According to a 6 month trial in older people with "metabolic syndrome") (PMID: 23319811).

6) Protect brain function - flavonoids in blueberries activate signaling proteins in the hippocampus. Clinical trials have shown improvements in learning and memory tests in older people consuming blueberry juice for 2 months (PMID: 20047325).

7) Improve memory & attention - 200g of blueberries in a smoothie every morning has shown to improve memory and concentration in the afternoon compared to a placebo

😎 control blood sugar - anthocyanins in blueberries can improve insulin sensitivity. consumption of blueberries may block certain digestive enzymes and this can help reduce blood sugar spikes after a meal

9) regulate cholesterol - 50g of blueberry consumption every day has shown to lower oxidized LDL BY 27% (PMID: 20660279).

10) lower blood pressure - consumption has been shown to lower blood pressure by 4-6% over the course of 8 weeks (PMID: 20660279)

11) promote muscle recovery - in one study, a smoothie containing 200g of blueberries significantly increased recovery of peak isometric strength after a muscle-damaging eccentric exercise protocol, compared to placebo (PMID: 22564864).

11 Evidence-based Health Benefits of Blueberries: 1) Nutrient-rich - 150g portion can supply 1/4 of vitamin C and manganese requirements, 1/3 of vitamin K1 needs, and also provide vitamin E and copper 2) Support gut health - antioxidants and fiber in blueberries both support gut health (some of the....

05/09/2025

Weather permitting we plan to be open on Mother’s Day!

05/09/2025

🫐🫐 You-Pick Blueberries! 🫐🫐

We still have tons of sweet ripe blueberries left on the bushes!

Heavy rains are forecast starting sunday afternoon. Come stock up your freezer before they’re all gone!!!

Open daily 8 am - 4 pm

You-Pick: $4/lb
We-Pick: $5/lb

11821 SE 1st St Rd
Silver Springs, FL 34488

05/09/2025

Big rains coming soon! Come
Stock up on blueberries before they’re all gone!!!!

A stalled frontal boundary and developing Gulf low will bring waves of heavy rainfall into Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend into early next week with rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches with locally heavier amounts up to 10-15 inches. Scattered strong to isolated severe Thunderstorms will also be possible each afternoon and early evening.

05/07/2025

Today begins a transition to a wet, stormy weather pattern that will continue through the end of the week. This graphic shows 7 day forecast rainfall accumulations today through next Tuesday with 4 to 8 inches forecast across much of the deep south, including portions of SE Georgia and NE Florida. The higher rainfall accumulations are expected Friday through the weekend when localized flooding rainfall will be possible due to days of heavy rainfall and training storms.

05/06/2025

05/05/2025

🫐🫐 You-Pick Blueberries! 🫐🫐

Come stock up your freezer before they’re all gone!!!

Open daily 8 am - 4 pm

You-Pick: $4/lb
We-Pick: $5/lb

11821 SE 1st St Rd
Silver Springs, FL 34488