I have always loved blueberries. In fact, I don't know many people who don't. And it seems that I have always known they were good for me, but, until recently, I didn't know just HOW good they are for me.Did you know that they are good for heart, eyes and brain? They help with digestion, lower your cholesterol, promote a healthy urinary tract and offer protection against colon and ovarian cancer. Whew. That's a lot for a little, bitty berry.
So, add more blueberries to your diet and live healthier. And remember, blueberries are not just for breakfast or dessert. Here is a popular recipe from Allrecipes.com.
Blueberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
1 (4 ounce) package blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients and shake well. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, blue cheese, blueberries and pecans. Add dressing and toss gently; serve immediately.
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