Not an Ordinary Breakfast Berry!
Although they are small, blueberries pack a powerful punch! These sweet and tangy berries are bursting with health benefits as they are loaded with antioxidants, which can help our bodies fight disease and premature aging. According to researchers at Tufts University, blueberries are ranked #1 in their antioxidant properties when compared to 60 other fruits and vegetables. Here are some delicious and super nutritious ways to get blueberries into your diet:
- Add blueberries to your buttermilk pancake or muffin recipe
- Make a blueberry smoothie by adding 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, I medium banana, ¼ cup vanilla yogurt, ¾ cup low-fat milk and ½ cup crushed ice to a blender. Mix well and enjoy!
- Top off yogurt or low-fat ice cream with fresh blueberries
- Add blueberries to your favorite hot or cold cereal and add milk, yum