Those berries in your morning yogurt may be good for more than just your waistline – they may help reduce your risk for heart attack by up to a third if you’re a woman, says the American Heart Association (AHA). This latest study is published in Circulation, the journal of the AHA. Researchers at… Continue Reading
blueberries
Blueberries
(Vaccinium corymbosum) Blueberries are fruits of a shrub belonging to the heath family. Other members include the cranberry, bilberry, azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. There are more than 30 different species of blueberry. Popular varieties include Highbush, Lowbush and Evergreen. Blueberries grow in clusters and range in size from that of a small… Continue Reading
Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Makes 4 servings (ramekin) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon water 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly Butter or cooking spray Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) ½ lemon Powdered sugar (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Separate egg, placing egg… Continue Reading
Waffles
Ingredients: 3 eggs (separated) 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup milk ¾ cup low-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup melted butter Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries Lemon Maple Syrup Instructions Wash and pat dry fruit. Remove any stems or crushed berries. Cut strawberries. Place… Continue Reading