Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Blue Wonder

Yesterday I bought a bunch of blueberries taking advantage that they are in season which also means they taste better and they are selling at a lower price {anything in season usually is!} I love to eat them just plain like that because is when you get the most benefits but also in drinks and salads... here are a few nutritious facts about them.


Antioxidants: they are rich in Anthocyanin {which have been shown to slow the growth of certain cancers as well as improve brain function, muscle tone, and balance}; vitamins C, E, A and B complex; copper {a very effective immune builder and anti-bacterial}, selenium, zinc, iron {promotes immunity by raising haemoglobin and oxygen concentration in blood}. Because of this they are great for your skin and anti-aging aids.


Boost up your immune system and prevent infections: Once your immunity is strong, you won’t catch colds, fever, pox and all such nasty viral and bacterial communicable diseases.


 Low calorie snack: a cup of blueberries is less than 100 calories and contains 14% of the recommended fiber intake along with 25% of the vitamin C.


Have a great day and be deliciously healthy!

Sources: Whole Living, Women's Fitness and WebMD

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    and so
    a blueberry
    (OR 100)
    a day
    keeps the
    virals
    at bay
    X
    ...

    ***

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  2. NikkiJuly 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Yum, I love them. But they are so expensive here still!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    ooh, that salad looks delish! i love blueberries ~ i like them in smoothies ;)
    xo ~ kristina

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  4. The Dainty Dolls HouseJuly 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Yum!! so good! x

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  5. Jaime @ laviejaimeJuly 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    love blueberries! that salad looks great.

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  6. Couture CarrieJuly 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Yummy post!
    Love blueberries!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  7. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJuly 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    oh the blueberry :)

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  8. JessJuly 27, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Yuuum, that shake looks fantastic!

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  9. A Crimson KissJuly 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Mmm, blueberries-I don't love anything better in a smoothie!

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  10. KariyahJuly 27, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Yum! I could eat blueberries all day! I love putting them into salads with fresh peas and a simple vinaigrette.

    http://kariyah.blogspot.com/

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  11. JessicaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love to make blueberry smoothies.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    So yum! I am a huge fan of blueberries - especially love putting them in my smoothies!
    Much love,
    B

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  13. StephanieJuly 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I adore them! Yummy! The local ones seem especially sweet this year!

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  14. Jennifer FabulousJuly 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love blueberries! About three to four times a week I have a berry (rasberry, strawberry, blueberry) smoothie as dessert. It is so delicious and healthy. :)

    I knew blueberries were very good for you but I didn't know all the details. I like the idea of putting them in a salad. I'm totally doing that soon!

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  15. Jennifer FabulousJuly 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    PS. Thanks for the macaron recipe below as well. I've only had them a few times because the bakeries here charge an arm and a leg for them. It would be awesome to make my own!

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  16. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 27, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Mmmmmmm. I just love blueberries and it's a bonus that they're filled with such good for you stuff!

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  17. SJuly 27, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love them in smoothies.

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  18. Bad JoanJuly 27, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    That first photo is awesome!!! Blueberries are pretty much a win win situation, minus the teeth stain. But that's what wisps are for.

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.com
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com

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  19. Tamra {ever swoon}July 27, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Great images. I've been all on the blueberry bandwagon recently, in cereal, yogurt, by themselves, salads, was even thinking about making blue berry muffins this weekend!

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  20. the late afternoonJuly 27, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    blueberries are one of my favorite fruits - blueberry yogurt, blueberry cobblers, smoothies...their always so delicious!

    http://www.thelateafternoon.com

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  21. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJuly 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Oh I just love them, myself. As a matter of fact I just ran out of them today so I need to head on out to get some more :)
    xoxo

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  22. Style, She WroteJuly 27, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    So many yummy blueberry recipes! All good for you, too! xo style, she wrote

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  23. Kellie CollisJuly 27, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Looks delish! Not to mention a healthy breakfast too! Have a beautiful day, Kellie xx

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  24. JoytiJuly 28, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Yum! I love blueberries, and have a batch in the refrigerator right now.

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  25. JillianJuly 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love blueberries in smoothies and salads the best. It's so satisfying when you can enjoy something that is actually good for you!

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  26. one sydney roadJuly 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    mmm! that smoothie looks so yummy. if only blueberries would last longer!

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  27. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Yum! I love blueberries in my morning smoothies (drinking one right now!!) and in cobblers with a little bit of vanilla froyo on top!

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  28. BrandiJuly 29, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    They're heavenly. I'm going to make a nice little blueberry crumble tonight and pair it with some delicious vanilla ice cream. Wish you could come over and join me!

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  29. MarlissaAugust 1, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    The recipes looks delicious!

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  30. Padgett HokeAugust 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I am a total fruit-aholic, I could down a ton of blueberries in no time flat. I love them! any fruit really! have a nice day!

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