Unleash the Power of Antioxidants with BLUEBERRY, PURPLE CABBAGE, AND CUCUMBER DETOX JUICE

Day 2 of my detox juice cleans continues with Blueberry Cabbage juice. Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients. Blueberries are the King of antioxidant foods. Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. Blueberries protect cholesterol in your blood from becoming damaged. Blueberries May lower blood pressure. Blueberries appear to have significant benefits for people with high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Blueberries can help maintain brain function and improve memory.

BLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS

Blueberries are those fruits thata are usually in season at different times of the year so whenever they come around I am always looking for ways to make use of them. If I am not eating them then I am cooking with them. Today I tried baking Blueberry lemon muffins. I love the purple color that oozes into the muffins as the blueberries burst as they bake. These muffins turned out fluffy and light, totally perfect!

BLUEBERRY - FRUIT OF THE WEEK

I love Blueberries. These little sweet tangy berries are full of deliciousness and nutrients. Blueberries  are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries. Blueberries are sold fresh or are processed as individually quick frozen (IQF) fruit, purée, juice, or dried or infused berries. These may then be used in a variety of consumer goods, such as jellies, jams, blueberry pies, muffins, snack foods, or as an additive to breakfast cereals. Blueberry jam is made from blueberries, sugar, water, and fruit pectin. Blueberry sauce is a sweet sauce prepared using blueberries as a primary ingredient. Blueberry wine is made from the flesh and skin of the berry, which is fermented and then matured; usually the lowbush variety is used. Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world and contain large levels and a broad range of antioxidants. Blueberries are especially rich in proanthocyanidins, which have been observed to have additional anti-aging properties.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Today I had some Blueberries and tried to come up with something to do with them. I stumbled upon this Recipe and I immediately knew what to do with my fresh Blueberries. Blueberry Compte. A bit of 'deets' about what this sauce is. Compote is French for "mixture" and it is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. Whole fruits are cooked in water with sugar and spices. The syrup may be seasoned with vanilla, lemon or orange peel, cinnamon sticks or powder, cloves, other spices, ground almonds, grated coconut, candied fruit, or raisins. The compote is served either warm or cold.Compote conformed to the medieval belief that fruit cooked in sugar syrup balanced the effects of humidity on the body. Because it was easy to prepare, made from inexpensive ingredients and contained no dairy products, compote became a staple of Jewish households throughout Europe. The dessert may be topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, or vanilla sugar. The syrup may even be made with wine! Other preparations consist of using dried fruits which have been soaked in water in which alcohol can be added, for example kirsch, rum, or Frontignan. For my first Compote, I used Blueberries, of which you can either use fresh or frozen. This was an interesting sauce that was sweet and tangy from the Lemons. Delicious! Satisfies a sweet tooth and versatile as it can be used in many breakfast meals.

BLUE BERRY MUG CAKE

MugCake Monday here! I just love the smell of freshly baked goodies, especially in the morning. There's just something refreshing in the way ingredients morph together and cook to create an awesome dessert or breakfast meal. Blue Berries are always in season in Nairobi so I always try to incorporate them in my food. I  made Pancakes with Blue Berries, absolutely delicious! I also added them in a Yogurt Bowl. So I knew I had to make something else with them.Mug Cakes were of course the next recipe I was going to include them in. Blue Berries are healthy and filled with awesome nutrients that are good for you. I couldn't wait for this Blue Berry Mug Cake to be done! The few minutes seemed like an eternity! Once done, it was a perfect, spongy Mug Cake. Don't take my word for it, try it out and let me know!

SUGAR FREE BLUE BERRY PANCAKES

How's Sugar Free Blue Berry Pancakes for breakfast sound like? Breakfast is the meal that determines how the rest of your day will go and end. And what better way to begin the day than with fluffy, healthy delicious Sugar Free Blue Berry Pancakes? I love that they are file with Fresh, fleshy Blue Berries that just melt in your mouth when you bite into them. Blue Berries are nutritious, as they are loaded with antioxidants. They are low in fat, high in fibre and best of all, they have no Sodium, Refined Starches or even added Sugar. Blueberries protect your body from being damaged by free radicals that can damage your cells.Enough about the health benefits of Blue Berries, add them to your Pancake Batter and you have elevated your breakfast from boring to super Delicious. These Sugar Free Blue Berry Pancakes go great with cinnamon ginger infused tea or with a drink of your choice. Drizzle with Honey, Syrup, top up with Whipped Cream,or a fruit of your choice. Easy to make and lovely to eat, Pancakes have never tasted better than this.