Blueberry Banana

Berries are blood purifiers. They contain antioxidants, which protect your body from heart disease and cancer, and help prevent bladder infections, high blood pressure, fatigue, colds, and bad breath.

Yield: 1¹⁄₂ cups

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries

1 banana, peeled

Juice blueberries. Add banana and blend well. Stir.

Per Serving

Calories: 241

Fat: 1g

Sodium: 4mg

Fiber: 8g

Protein: 4g

Sugars: 38g

Carbohydrates: 59g

Blueberries

Blueberries are extremely low in calories — ¹⁄₂ cup has just 40 calories — but they’re also high in antioxidants. These sweet yet tart fruits pack a nutritious punch. Blueberries also protect against short-term memory loss, lower cholesterol, and enhance memory. Blueberries are readily available, but you can also pick your own. Find a farm near you at www.pickyourown.org.