Friday, May 13, 2011

BRAIN FOOD: Introducing your new BFF, Blueberry.


A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests that blueberries may help reduce belly fat and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. They also have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit and actually build your immune system and prevent infections.


Blueberries are so great for you and thank you to my sister in law, Jo, who introduced me to Frozen Blueberries. Frozen blueberries are amazing and we eat them on absolutely EVERYTHING! We pack them in ziplock bags to take to the pool during the summer because they stay cool so long. I love the fact that they take seconds to thaw and honestly, I just throw them on in the morning and surprisingly they are never hard. They are half the price of fresh blueberries and they are so taste great when they are so cold. When choosing fresh blueberries, choose shake the container, noticing whether the berries move around freely; if they do not, this may indicate that they are soft and damaged or moldy. Avoid berries that appear dull in color or are soft and watery in texture. When purchasing frozen berries, shake the bag gently to ensure that the berries move freely and are not clumped together, which may suggest that they have been thawed and refrozen.

Easy MOM ways to Use Frozen / Fresh Blueberries in a Rush.
1. Top on any cereal.
2. Top on any oatmeal.
3. Pour vanilla yogurt into a bowl and top with granola and strawberries and blueberries.
4. Top on waffles or pancakes. We love Van's Whole Grain frozen waffles from Henry's. They are amazing!



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