Lose weight and fight aging with Blueberries

Eating blueberries may help you lose weight. They are a low in calories and carbohydrates and current research suggests they may have a diminishing effect of belly fat.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals which are unstable molecules linked to the development of a many diseases. The antioxidants found in blueberries may help you feel young by reducing heart disease and cancers, lowering cholesterol, slowing aging, slowing the release of glucose into the bloodstream as well as helping to maintain good vision and prevent urinary tract infections. Of all the fruits and vegetables, blueberries have one of the highest amounts of antioxidants per serving. Besides these great antioxidants blueberries are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Just wash fresh blueberries and pop them into your mouth for a healthy treat or try a new recipe. Frozen blueberries are great in smoothies, sauces, and baked goods. Add dried blueberries to salads, oatmeal, or trail mix.




Blueberry Orange Muffins


Servings : 10

orange zest -- from one orange
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flax seed -- ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin pan or add paper liners.

Beat eggs, orange zest, and sugar until light and thick. Stir in orange juice and yogurt.

Sift dry ingredients together, and stir into wet mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. (Don't over mix) Pour into 10 cups of muffins pans.

Bake 20-25 minutes.



Per Serving: 170 Calories; 4g Fat; 6g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 43mg Cholesterol; 255mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.