Did you know that blueberries are considered one of the only foods naturally blue in color? They get their blue and purple coloring from the antioxidant anthocyanin. Celebrate this colorful berry throughout July for National Blueberry Month!   There is so much to enjoy with this delicious blue fruit. The anthocyanins that give this berry…

Did you know that blueberries are full of immune-boosting antioxidants? This makes them a great addition to any meal, especially pancakes! Start your day off right on January 28th with a fresh stack of blueberry pancakes for National Blueberry Pancake Day.   You may have heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of…

What comes to your mind when you think of pancakes? Does your mouth start to water at the thought? Does your stomach start to growl in anticipation? Or, do you just not like pancakes?   Now, how about blueberry pancakes… What comes to mind? Maybe a dash of sweetness that turns an already delicious breakfast…

July is National Berry Month, so what better way to celebrate than learn all about the benefits of berries and different ways to incorporate them into your daily eating pattern?   Berries, like blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain a wide variety of antioxidants, which can help in preventing cancer. They are very nutrient dense without…

This smoothie is super simple to prepare and is a great breakfast for on the go. This chia seeds add a punch of fiber and protein as well as adding to the thickness of the smoothie, because they gel up when added to fluid.

Now is the time that all varieties of berries are at the peak of their season, which is why we celebrate National Berry Month in July!  There is no better time than the summer months to enjoy the delicious sweet flavor of these tiny fruits that can be eaten on any occasion.   In just…

Shopping, cooking, gift wrapping…there’s never enough hours in the days leading up to the holidays.  All too often your eating habits and nutritional health suffers from the stress.  Here are 4 foods to include in your meals this month to fight the stress and come out feeling strong.   Blueberries:  Blueberries are tiny berries that…

In this issue: Summer of Color Foods from the Rainbow Add Color to Your Day National Dairy Month: Say Yay! To 3 A Day! Father’s Day Special Recipe of the Month: Blueberry Jicama Fruit Salad Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie As a food and nutrition expert, I always stress the importance of…