lueberry Scare

ome time ago Baron Von Lodge was the head of a small country near Switzerland known as Lilliland.

The people of Lilliland and the Baron believed that they should have blueberries everyday usually a blueberry muffin in the morning, or blueberry pancakes, or blueberries in the cereal. But, one season, the blueberry farmers said that their crop was failing due to harsh weather and plant disease, and that there would be little or no blueberries available until the next season.

This news was very sad because many people felt that the blueberries were brain food. To keep mentally sharp and on their toes, they felt that eating blueberries everyday would be very healthful.

Not everyone believed in the blueberry theory and they thought that the Alpine Mountain air was what kept them smart. Still, others said, “No, it is the fish that keeps us mentally on our toes.”

The Baron asked his chief advisor, Professor Hamblin, to investigate all these rumors to see if any of it was true. Lady Angela, of Alpine Castle, liked serving blueberries because they tasted so good and sweet. But, she, too, was curious about whether the blueberries made one smarter.

On the whole, Lilliland’s people were very sharp and bright, but they didn’t know with any certainty where it came from.

The Professor’s report about the food rumors proved inconclusive. There was some truth to the nutritional value of eating fish and also some truth to the blueberry rumor.

“Breathing the clear, fresh Alpine Mountain air was very exhilarating,” he said.

Therefore, his recommendations to the Baron were to keep eating blueberries, both fresh in season, and preserved in the off-season. “You can have blueberries on your table everyday of the year. Eating fresh fish is an excellent idea as well. And, a daily walk to breathe in the fresh clear Alpine Mountain air is an excellent idea. Doing all these things in moderation helps us to stay healthy.”

One added point that the Professor made was, “When dining out with friends, eat slowly to enjoy each flavorsome morsel.”

“Maybe the blueberry scare made us all appreciate them more when they are in season and plentiful.”