Oxygen Australia — January-February 2018

28 Jan/Feb 2018 oxygenmag.com.au

Fuel 1 FOOD 5 WAYS

Australian

blueberries

5. As a hearty salsa
   The addition of Australian blue-
   berries to a sauce or salsa is the
   perfect way to top off your meal
   and a sure-fire way to enhance
   your heart health. These Pork
   Tacos with Blueberry Ginger
   Salsa will help you to reap the
   rewards of Australian blue-
   berries. Not only are Australian
   blueberries bursting with fla-
   vour, they’re also packed full of
   antioxidants and other goodies
   that reduce cholesterol, improve
   the elasticity of artery walls, and
   increase capillary strength.
   Full recipe: http://www.australian-
   blueberries.com.au/recipes/
   pork-tacos-with-blueberry-
   ginger-salsa


6. As a 3pm
   pick-me-up
   Blueberry Zucchini Bread
   is the perfect snack to
   help you power your way
   through the afternoon
   slump. Australian blue-
   berries contain a powerful
   elixir of nutrients that slow
   down the ageing process
   by aiding the prevention
   of sun damage, reducing
   the onset of wrinkles, and
   boosting your balance and
   coordination.
   Full recipe: http://www.austra-
   lianblueberries.com.au/
   recipes/blueberry-zuc-
   chini-bread


7. As a breaky boost
   Kickstart your day the right
   way with a brain-boost-
   ing Blueberry, Banana &
   Cacao Breakfast Bowl. The
   compounds in blueberries
   have been proven to
   increase blood flow to the
   brain, increasing oxygen
   levels and enhancing the
   overall function of our bod-
   ies — your insides will thank
   you for this simple addition
   to your breaky bowl game!
   Full recipe: http://www.
   australianblueber-
   ries.com.au/recipes/
   blueberry-banana-ca-
   cao-breakfast-bow


8. As a sweet treat
   You won’t have to feel
   guilty about this Raw
   Blueberry & Cashew
   Coconut Cake, packed
   full of cancer-fight-
   ing vitamins and
   antioxidants such
   as anthocyanin and
   phenolic. Perfect for
   any celebration, this
   delicious raw treat will
   be a crowd favourite
   this silly season.
   Full recipe: http://www.
   australianblueber-
   ries.com.au/recipes/
   raw-blueberry-ca-
   shew-coconut-cake


9. As a summer
   salad
   Toss a handful of
   Australian blueberries
   into your salad to expe-
   rience the abundance
   of health benefits pro-
   vided by this powerful
   superfood. A Blueberry
   & Sweet Potato Salad
   with Balsamic Reduction
   is a mix made in healthy
   heaven.
   Full recipe: http://www.
   australianblueber-
   ries.com.au/recipes/
   blueberry-sweet-pota-
   to-salad-with-balsam-
   ic-reduction

By Jarryd Pentony

B

lueberries are one of

the most effective foods

to boost your overall

health and wellbeing,

with many studies to support

their benefits — and Australian

blueberries are among the world’s

finest. Blueberries help to reduce

the risk of disease, improve

emotional and physical health,

enhance your brainpower, and slow

down the ageing process. Savoury

or sweet, Australian blueberries

can turn an ordinary dish into

something special.

The petite purple berry

that packs a punch with

its high concentration of

antioxidants, nutrients,

and flavour power is a

true blue superfood.

Peak season

for Australian

blueberries

falls between

September and

February.