Blueberries
Hold Beautiful Anti-Aging Properties!
All berries are good, but I mention blueberries specifically because they are referred to as a MEMORY FOOD.
Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants that help repair the damage caused by free radicals.
They also fight against
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high blood pressure
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cardiovascular disease
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diabetes
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cancer
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muscular degeneration
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Alzheimer’s
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Parkinson’s
Blueberries have been shown to protect the brain from
This SUPER FOOD is high in Vitamin C and E, and may reverse decline in cognitive and motor function!
Slow down the aging process by controlling inflammation and
eliminating free radicals from your body through your diet!
Recipes!
Make is a Spread
Blueberry Sauce Allrecipes.com
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
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1 cup orange juice
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup cold water
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar. Stir gently, and bring to a boil.
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In a cup or small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries so as not to mash the berries. Simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract and cinnamon. Thin sauce with water if it is too thick for your liking.
Make A Refreshing Summer Treat
Blueberry Granita allrecipes.com
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Blend the blueberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a wooden spoon to separate the blueberry puree from any chunks of skin or seeds.
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Stir the strained blueberry puree, water, and lemon juice together in a shallow glass baking dish or tray. Place the dish in the freezer; scrape and stir the blueberry mixture with a fork once an hour until evenly frozen and icy, about 4 hours. Scrape to fluff and lighten the ice crystals; spoon into chilled glasses to serve.
Add them to Salsa!
Maine Wild Blueberry Salsa allrecipes.com
Ingredients
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2 medium heirloom tomatoes
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1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries
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3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 Hungarian hot pepper, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the skin of the tomatoes by slicing an X into the skin on the bottom. Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for about 15 seconds. Remove and place into a bowl of cold water. The skins should slip off easily. Peel the tomatoes, cut in half and remove the seeds. Chop the tomatoes and discard the seeds.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, blueberries, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, Hungarian pepper, cilantro and parsley. Pour in the rice vinegar and olive oil and stir gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to blend. You may wish to drain the salsa slightly before serving, depending on how juicy your tomatoes are.
Blend up a smoothie
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Smoothie allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 1/2 large banana, cut into pieces and frozen
- 2 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
- 2 ice cubes
Directions
- Place the banana pieces, strawberries, blueberries, milk, vanilla extract, yogurt, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
And of course, add them to
cereal, pancakes, smoothies, and yogurt!
Let us know how you like to eat BLUEBERRIES!
