I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. I received a stipend to facilitate my purchase for my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.
With a new year, there comes new goals. For a lot of us, those new goals include living a healthier lifestyle. I can hear the groans now, healthy = foods that are not the tastiest. I know, I had those same thoughts in years past, until I discovered just how much I loved blueberries. I love them on salads, in smoothies, alone, pretty much anyway I can use them I will!
Why? Because they are good for me! Blueberries have just 80 calories per serving (one cup). With 3.6 grams of fiber per serving, blueberries help you meet your daily recommended intake of fiber. Blueberries contribute vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese, making them a good choice to help meet nutrient needs.
As you can see above, I love to eat them plain (frozen) for a fun cool snack. This is perfect in the Florida heat. Sometimes, though, I want a little something more, so that’s when I add them to meals or snacks. One of the quickest and easiest snacks I am enjoying, using my blueberries, is greek yogurt with fresh blueberries! It’s super easy and ready to go in the time it takes you to open the yogurt and throw the berries in.
Whether I eat it just like that, or add in some cereal or granola (for crunch) it makes a delish snack or light lunch. In the new year there are so many ways you can live healthier, this is just the beginning. In fact there are so many recipes to incorporate blueberries, which are available year round, here are a few to check out:
- Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Guacamole
- Blueberry Power Smoothie
- Blueberry Coconut Water Frosty
- Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Sweepstakes
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is hosting a sweepstakes through which you can enter to win a trip for two to LA for the Little Changes Kitchen Challenge alongside actress, author and TV host Alison Sweeney.
As if that isn’t awesome enough, runners up may win one of four $500 Whole Foods or Lululemon gift cards for a refreshed pantry or workout wardrobe! Choose little, win BIG. Hurry! Sweepstakes opens on January 1, 2015 and closes February 16, 2015!.
So, what are you waiting for? Go forth and enter…while you snack on your blueberries. Head over and enter now!
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This yogurt looks so yummy. I can’t wait to try it!