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Pterostilbene, a resveratrol-related polyphenolic compound found in blueberries, has strong immunosuppressive properties, according to a study published in The FASEB Journal. Yashiro et al. evaluated the effect of pterostilbene, a polyphenol found in blueberries, on immune regulation. Image credit: Free-Photos. Polyphenols are natural products that are consumed by humans as …

New research from the University of Exeter, UK, has demonstrated that regular consumption of concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in healthy older adults. Supplementation with an anthocyanin-rich blueberry concentrate improved brain perfusion and activation in brain areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults. Image credit: Xicocool. In …

Healthy Homemade Blueberry Fruit Snacks — perfect for when you’re craving something fruity and sweet and soft and chewy, yet healthy and all-natural!  These DIY Fruit Snacks are just like storebought fruit snacks, except these are made without the high-fructose corn syrup, artificial food flavorings and artificial food dyes. I …

I love the springtime. Not only have we lost all our snow, but delicious fresh berries are available in the stores again in abundance. I’ve been enjoying large containers of blueberries and strawberries from Sam’s Club.  The prices are great and it gives me a great excuse to bake something …

Healthy Raw Blueberry Coconut Fudge — creamy, silky, fudgy bites of berry coconutty deliciousness.  They’re sweet, they’re addictive, and they come in an adorable little package. So adorable that I usually eat 1, 2, 3 at a time…  no regrets yo  ? The color of this fudge isn’t as blue …

Healthy Blueberry Whipped Cream — super airy and fluffy and delicious.  A giant spoonful melts away in your mouth, just like whipped cream, but with a blueberry (and heavy cream-free) twist!  ? Say hello to this magically unique purple amazingness. When you actually see this stuff in the flesh, you’ll …

There is something about blueberries and lemon zest and cream cheese… it’s kind of like chocolate and caramel and nuts- they just go together, and you don’t fight it.  (But really- check out these Caramel Chocolate Pecan Cubes after you’re done making these muffins.) I have married cream cheese with blueberries …

I am so excited by these! Yeah, we’ve all had blueberry muffins, and I’ve posted more than my share of blueberry-filled recipes.  But these.  These muffins have a crumbly top, which takes them out of this realm and into another kind of buttery, sugary world.  (I think crumble tops make anything …

I know this dessert is supposed to be all about the blueberries (look at it- it’s oozing with blue), but I’ve gotta tell you- the lemon really strikes a puckering chord. Imagine a lemony shortbread kind of cookie on the bottom of something great, and then a lemony zesty crumbly …

Congrats!  You made it past Monday!  Celebrate by making this Healthy Single-Serving Blueberry Microwave Muffin — it’s sweet, it’s fluffy, it’s soft, and it’s amazing.  It’s just as tasty as any ordinary Blueberry Muffin, but it’s made without the refined flour, white sugar, butter and oil. Yup, this is for real! This springy …