Wild About Blueberries Blog
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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
Berries High in Anthocyanins May Help Reduce the Effects of a High Fat Diet
By Kit Broihier, MS, RD, LD Nutrition Advisor for the Wild Blueberry Association of North America Who hasn’t overindulged in high-fat, high-calorie fare at some time or another and then wished it could all be “taken back” somehow? Sorry, we don’t have a magic wand, super pill, or even a… Read More
Going Wild for Super Bowl Appetizers
A large part of being a Washingtonian means you are surrounded by die-hard Redskins fans. Football Sunday is always the best time to be out on the roads because everyone is inside, cheering on the Skins with friends and family. It’s not uncommon to visit a friend’s house and find… Read More
How to Sneak Your Toddler Superfoods
By Hannah Richards Before I became a parent I always used to shake my head at the kids menu at local restaurants. Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Pasta with Butter and Cheese, Cheese with Added Cheese… you get the idea. Now, as a parent, I totally get it. That’s pretty… Read More
Kick Off a Healthy New Year with Wild Blueberries
By Anne Mauney, MPH, RD It’s officially a new year – and many of us are itching to reset the clock and eat healthier after a season of indulgence. What better way to kick off a healthy New Year than by incorporating nutritious foods into your diet? So I was… Read More
