Saturday, February 12, 2011

Blueberries are heart healthy!

7 Reasons to add Blueberries to your diet:

* They are a great source of Vitamin C
* They are high in fiber
* They protect against muscular (eye) degeneration
* They protect against colon and ovarian cancer
* They are rich in vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate
* They are great for the digestive tract (they keep things moving)
* They help protect your body from free radical damage (the aging process)

They taste great!

Try this yummy Blueberry and Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
1/2 a Banana
1/2 Cup of yogurt (Plain Greek) or (low fat Vanilla)
1/2 Cup of Apple or Orange Juice (water if you want less calories)
Enjoy!

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