Try Blueberries To Add Great Taste And Nutrition To Your Diet
Posted by gourmet coffee snob on 23 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Coffee, Coffee Tips, Food And Beverage, Gourmet Coffee Snob Sez, SpotaJava Coffee
Blueberries not only taste good, they’re good for you!
Not just another pretty berry, they’re full of healthy stuff like:
- Vitamins C and E,
- Minerals, and
- Good Fatty Acids.
Add all this things together, and you realize blueberreis are a great health food.
Antioxidants Pack A Power Punch
Besides all those other nutritious components, blueberries are also full of more antioxidants than any other commonly found fruit in the US.
Their unique blue color comes from anthocyanins, which is one of the nutrients that act as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are good to have in your diet because they help protect your body against cancer, heart disease and other problems caused by inflammation.
Blueberries are also thought to be good brain food.
Blueberries Can Be Added To Your Diet In Many Ways
The optimum benefits are reached by eating one to two cups of fresh or frozen blueberries daily.
Don’t limit yourself to eating just fresh blueberries. There are many, many ways to use blueberries.
- Dairy foods like cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream, or different kinds of cheeses go well with blueberries.
- Try using dried blueberries instead of raisins. It works especially well with things like oatmeal cookies, quick breads, rice pudding or granola mix.
- Blueberries are a great flavor addition to milkshakes and smoothies, whether fresh, frozen or canned. For a flavorful twist, try adding blueberry juice to beverages like other juices or iced teas.
- Dried blueberries mix well with other dried fruits, nuts and seeds.
- Blueberries and sweet things go well together. Try them in muffins, cakes, pancakes or even puddings.
- Try using blueberries as a savory dish also, pairing blueberries with pork or chicken. Make blueberries into a fresh or cooked sauce, or include them in a fruit salsa.
Try different recipe sites and type blueberry in the search box. There will be many recipes available! The ways to use blueberries are only limited by your imagination!
Flavor And Health Benefits From Blueberries
Adding blueberries to your diet adds great flavor to many foods, while adding great nutrients to your diet. Health foods should all taste so good!
Enjoy some tasty blueberries today!
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