Here's my afternoon snack today: organic vanilla yogurt with blueberries and banana. All for just over 200 calories! Blueberries are in season so enjoy some soon with the tasty recipe ideas below and let the antioxidants and anti-inflammatories go to work helping you fight diabetes!
Take a look at the powerful health benefits you get . . .
- 38% more antioxidants than wine to protect your heart
- low calorie and high fiber to help with weight loss
- help protect the brain from dementia and Alzheimers
- good source of soluble fiber pectin to help lower cholesterol
- reducing inflammation in digestive system
- same compound found in cranberries that helps prevent urinary tract infections
BE SURE TO ENJOY YOUR BLUEBERRIES UNCOOKED. HEAT WILL DAMAGE THE ANTIOXIDANTS!
1 cup of blueberries is about 80 calories, 1 carb choice and 4 grams fiber. Also an excellent source of vitamin C and E.
So grab some blueberries at your local farmers market or grocer, whip up a smoothie or parfait, or try the recipes below! . . . . and share your favorites with me too!!!
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