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

• high blood pressure

• cardiovascular disease

• diabetes

• cancer

• muscular degeneration

• Alzheimer’s

• Parkinson’s

Blueberries have been shown to protect the brain from

• free radicals

• inflammation

• radiation

• excitotoxicity

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

           Directions

1. 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.

2. 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

   1. 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.

   2. 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

   • 2 medium heirloom tomatoes

   • 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries

   • 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion

   • 2 cloves garlic, minced

   • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

   • 2 tablespoons olive oil

   • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

   • 1/2 Hungarian hot pepper, finely chopped

   • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

   • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

   • salt and pepper to taste

             Directions

   1. 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.
   2. 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

And of course, add them to 

cereal, pancakes, smoothies, and yogurt!

Let us know how you like to eat BLUEBERRIES!

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