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Foods With the Health Benefits of Blueberries

Elizabeth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:41:15 +0000

: Image by Jill Clardy via Flickr

You’ve probably heard the buzz about the health benefits of antioxidants – natural enzymes that can help improve immune function and reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease. However, did you know that blueberries are the #1 antioxidant fruit? In fact, a serving of blueberries has even more vitamin C than an orange!*

Don’t wait until summertime to enjoy blueberry’s health benefits and their sweet delicious flavor. Here are three foods available at grocery and/or health food stores that include the delicious and nutritious blueberry!

Bear Naked’s Peak Flax Oats and Honey with Blueberries: Bear Naked’s new Peak Flax Oats granola is a delicious soft-baked blend of whole grain oats, luscious blueberries, hearty flax seeds and is sweetened naturally with honey. Just like all Bear Naked granolas, it is made with 100% pure and natural ingredients and without any cholesterol or trans fats—a perfect snack to keep your taste buds happy and your body even happier.

Kashi’s Heart To Heart Oat Flakes & Wild Blueberry Clusters Cereal: Kashi’s Heart to Heart Oat Flakes & Wild Blueberry Clusters cereal is a delicious blend of crispy oat flakes and crunchy oat clusters made with sun-sweetened wild blueberries. Similar to other Heart to Heart offerings, this cereal supports healthy arteries and blood pressure, making it a breakfast your whole body will enjoy.

Honest Tea’s Pomegranate Blue: Honest Ade Pomegranate Blue harnesses the flavor and power of antioxidant-rich organic fruits. Made with less than half the sugar and calories of other juice drinks, it’s refreshing and just a tad sweet—so drink to your heart’s content!

What’s your favorite food that includes blueberries? Leave me a comment!

Menu Plan Monday 03/08/10

Elizabeth — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:28:01 +0000

I’ve been feeling really blah about meal planning lately, I don’t know why. I’m making it super easy on myself this week and using recipes from Kraft, visit www.kraftrecipes.com to find thousands of them. I’m a fan of the “Budgetwise” category. Here’s the recipes I’m planning to make this week:

Easy Shepherd’s Pie, Crescent Rolls

Spaghetti with Zesty Bolognese, Corn, Garlic Bread

Shake ‘N Bake Pork Chops, Steamed Broccoli, Stove Top Stuffing

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, Chi Chi’s Corn Cake

Tacos, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa

Pizza

What are you making this week?

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Elizabeth — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:41:59 +0000

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WOW. My post about Marinara Sauce made this guy want to become a florist! I’m the best blogger EVER.