Food Spot - For The Love Of Blueberries

For The Love of Blueberries

by Food Spot

Table of Contents

1. Introduction:

Introduction:

These small little fruits are beyond amazing, from their many health features and their amazing flavor Blueberries are one of natures super food. That's why I wrote this book. I love blueberries and I wanted to share my love for them with you as well. You'd be shocked to know that finding blueberry recipes is hard because most of those recipes are just desserts or breakfast treats. That's not all there is thank goodness! I worked hard looking through all my cookbooks, magazine and website after website. I've saved you time by taking only the best recipes , testing them and seeing which one is the best. I've provided my advice, my guidance and explained the history of many of these recipes. So if you are ready to enjoy a great super food this is the best place to start! Please enjoy it and don't forget to leave a review if you've enjoyed the recipes. Thanks!

2. 16 Reasons to Eat Blueberries

16 Reasons to Eat Blueberries

Found in blueberries is catechins. Catechins activate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells to assist with weight loss, and belly fat loss in particular. These can actually double weight loss for some people if enjoyed daily.

Blueberries contain a group of plant nutrients that are called proanthocyanidins which have the unique ability to protect the brain against damage from toxins.

Blueberries are able to reduce the affects of aging.

Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate.

They help how the body seeks out and destroys harmful or damaged cells, like cancer cells.

They may reduce the likelihood and severity of allergies.

Blueberries contain minerals like iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.

Blueberries contain a natural version of aspirin called salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is known to thin the blood and reduce pain.

Blueberries try to keep ones blood vessels strong.

Many reports also suggest that they reduce cholesterol levels.

Blueberries encourage the production of collagen, the building block of cellular material, that will help reinforce the capillary system.

The natural and organic lutein inside blueberries have the ability to boost night vision and can help prevent losing eye-sight brought about by getting older.

Blueberries protect against urinary tract infections.

They are fiber filled and promotes healthy bowel movements and keeps you feeling fuller a lot longer.

They are both tasty and low in calories. Did you know that half a cup serving contains just 42 calories.

Blueberries boost brain power. They can help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's and also improve your memory.

3. Blueberry Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults

Blueberry Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults

From :http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf9029332

The prevalence of dementia is increasing with expansion of the older adult population. In the absence of effective therapy, preventive approaches are essential to address this public health problem. Blueberries contain polyphenolic compounds, most prominently anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, anthocyanins have been associated with increased neuronal signaling in brain centers, mediating memory function as well as improved glucose disposal, benefits that would be expected to mitigate neurodegeneration. This study investigated the effects of daily consumption of wild blueberry juice in a sample of nine older adults with early memory changes. At 12 weeks, improved paired associate learning (p = 0.009) and word list recall (p = 0.04) were observed. In addition, there were trends suggesting reduced depressive symptoms (p = 0.08) and lower glucose levels (p = 0.10). We also compared the memory performances of the blueberry subjects with a demographically matched sample who consumed a berry placebo beverage in a companion trial of identical design and observed comparable results for paired associate learning. The findings of this preliminary study suggest that moderate-term blueberry supplementation can confer neurocognitive benefit and establish a basis for more comprehensive human trials to study preventive potential and neuronal mechanisms.

4. Blueberry Jokes

Blueberry Jokes From http://www.melodiesplus.com/Mary/blueberryjokes.htm

Three little pigs went out to dinner. It's a very fancy restaurant, and all the little piggies are dressed in their best tuxes. The waiter comes over and says, "Hello there, my name is Ned and I'll be your waiter tonight. Can I start you guys with something to drink?" The first pig orders a fine red wine, the second pig gets a gin and tonic, and the third pig orders ice water. Ned brings the drinks back and asks for their appetizer order. The first pig gets the calamari, the second pig gets the bruschetta, and the third pig asks for another ice water.

After enjoying their appetizers, the pigs order the entree. The first pig gets the NY Strip steak with mushroom sauce, a baked potato, and the vegetable of the day with a house salad and blue cheese dressing. The second pig orders the filet of salmon with the garlic mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder. The third pig orders an ice water.

After dinner, Ned takes the dessert order. The first pig orders the chocolate mousse with extra whipped cream and a dollop of cinnamon, as well as a decaf coffee. The second pig orders a slice of the restaurant's finest blueberry pie and a Bailey's Irish coffee. The third pig orders ice water.

When Ned brings back the order, he is just so curious he has to ask the third pig, "Excuse me sir, but why do you keep ordering just ice water when there is all this fine food around you?"

The third pig answers, "Well, someone has to go wee-wee-wee all the way home!"

Tongue twister...

Bake big batches of brown blueberry bread.

Q. What is blue and goes up and down?

A. A blueberry in an elevator!

Q. What is the difference between an elephant and a blueberry?

A. They're both blue, except for the elephant.

Q: What do you get when 354 blueberries try to go through the door at the same time?

A: A blueberry jam!

Q. What do you get when you merge IBM and Apple

A. Blueberry Macs

Mr. Spock: "What is the formula for PI?"

Chekov: "Er...apple or blueberry, sir?"

A: Why do elephants wear blue shoes?

B: Why?

A: So they can hide in blueberry bushes.

B: Oh.

A: Have you ever seen an elephant in a blueberry bush?

B: Well, no.

A: Then it works!

5. Sweet Blueberry Salad

Sweet Blueberry Salad

It's not hard to find a blueberry salad but this one is worth mentioning! Why? Because it it made with jello. I wouldn't consider a salad more so a dessert but I think the writer of this recipe served it as a sweet salad. When it comes to pairing it with something, try for something that isn't as sweet and might even be a little bit spicy to off set the sweetness. This isn't healthy of course but it's still a great way to get your super food in.

2 Sm Boxes of Black Raspberry Jello

1 med. Can crushed pineapple

1 can or fresh blueberries

8 oz Cream Cheese

1 cup sour cream

tsp vanilla extract

cup powdered sugar

1 Sm can coconut

Dissolve Jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Drain cup juice from the pineapple and cup juice from the blueberries . Mix the juices with the jello and stir well. Add pineapple and blueberries and mix well again and allow to set. Mix cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla extract and sugar and pour directly over the jello. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve chilled.

6. Blueberry Torte

Blueberry Torte