Wild About Blueberries Blog
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Power Up with This Protein-Packed Wild Blueberry Smoothie
Good news, my friends – spring seems to have officially arrived! This would be great news no matter what, but as a runner, I’m even more excited to welcome the warmer temps and bright mornings. No more pitch dark early morning runs? Sounds good to me! No matter the weather,… Read More
Make-Ahead Wild Blueberry Stuffed French Toast: A Brunch Favorite
This make-ahead Wild Blueberry Stuffed French Toast casserole is perfect for Easter brunch! It’s neither overly sweet nor too eggy and has the perfect amount of crunch on the outside and smooth texture inside. It is delicious with a drizzle of Wild Blueberry syrup! In our family, holidays are celebrated… Read More
Recipe: Wild Blueberry Salsa from the Freezer Aisle by Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Part three of a three-part series with Liz Weiss that celebrates the advantages of frozen food. Also see: Part 1, Part 2. Did you know that 40% of the food grown in the United States is wasted? From farm to fork, nearly half of all our food goes uneaten. That statistic… Read More
Wild Blueberry & Miso Salad Dressing Recipe
By Danielle Omar, RD and Nutrition Consultant There’s still some lingering snow left on the ground but I can hear the birds chirping outside my office window — a surefire sign that spring is on the horizon! Spring shows up in the produce aisle on a wave of green and… Read More
As Spring Emerges, Health It Up!
With Danielle Omar, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Consultant, and Founder of foodconfidence.com Danielle Omar was inspired by food at a young age. “My mother is from the Bay of Naples, in Southern Italy, and we were always surrounded with delicious, nutritious food when I was a kid,” recalls Danielle. At the… Read More
Rehydrate + Refuel with this Post-Workout Recovery Smoothie
By Anne Mauney, MPH, RD Like me, most of you are probably more than ready for spring. As a runner, I’ve certainly had my fill of ice and snow recently, and can’t wait until my early morning runs are filled with sunshine and clear, non-slippery sidewalks! Who else has been… Read More
Recipe: Frozen Wild Blueberry Pudding by Liz Weiss, MS, RD
By Liz Weiss, MS, RD February is that time of the year when we are all looking for a little color to return to our lives, especially up here in New England where I live. Frozen fruits and vegetables can provide an illustrious boost of color, flavor, and nutrition, and… Read More
Recipe: Mardi Gras King Cake with Wild Blueberries
By Danielle Omar, MS, RDN I’m fascinated by traditions and the idea that you do something just because it’s the way it has always been done. I especially love traditions that include eating certain foods. Italians eat the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. In Mexico, they celebrate… Read More
Are Frozen Fruits and Veggies Healthy? An Interview with Liz Weiss, MS, RD
A three-part series that proves how frozen fruits and veggies are healthy, affordable and “green.” Let’s face it, there’s a stigma associated with frozen food. Frozen dinners, frozen desserts, and yes, even frozen fruits and vegetables just aren’t something that price-conscious, health-conscious, and earth-conscious moms rave about. But if you’re… Read More
Heart Healthy Wild Blueberries are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
By Anne Mauney, MPH, RD Hello and Happy February! Did you know that February is National Heart Month? As a Registered Dietitian, I’m all about bringing awareness to heart disease and how people can prevent it. So let’s get the bad news out of the way first: heart disease is… Read More
