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Pumpkin Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 09 May 2025 05:32:03 +0000

Recipe by: Ayla Sadler via Dr. Axe – Pumpkin Blueberry Pancakes Recipe Pumpkin Blueberry Pancakes Recipe If you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast that satisfies your cravings without compromising your health goals, these pumpkin blueberry pancakes are the perfect solution. Made with wholesome, Paleo-friendly ingredients, this recipe is free from refined sugars, gluten and dairy, making it ideal for those with dietary sensitivities or anyone following a clean eating lifestyle. Packed with seasonal flavors and antioxidant-rich fruit, these pancakes are as good for you as they are tasty. delicious and nutritious breakfast If you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast that satisfies your cravings without compromising your health goals, these pumpkin blueberry pancakes are the perfect solution. These pumpkin blueberry pancakes are more than just a breakfast treat. They’re a nourishing way to start your day with clean, energizing ingredients. Whether you’re following a Paleo lifestyle or simply want a healthier pancake option, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. COURSE: Breakfast DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 4 Prep Time: 8 min – Cook Time: 7 min – Method: Stovetop – Cuisine: American Ingredients ▢ 1 cup Paleo flour blend ▢ 2 eggs ▢ 1 cup coconut milk ▢ ½ cup pumpkin puree ▢ ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon ▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Combine wet ingredients in a bowl. Whisk in dry ingredients carefully to avoid clumping. Stir in blueberries. Heat greased pan over medium heat. Pour approximately 1/3 cups of batter per pancake until pan is full. Cook until bubbles form on top of batter and begin to pop, flip and repeat cooking. Serve warm with blueberries and maple syrup. Nutrition Serving Size: 166g – Calories: 312 – Sugar: 5.2g – Sodium: 43mg – Fat: 16.6g – Saturated Fat: 13.4g – Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g – Trans Fat: 0g – Carbohydrates: 37.6g – Fiber: 4.1g – Protein: 4.7g – Cholesterol: 82mg To read the original article click here.

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Strawberry Salad Recipe

The AHA! Team — Wed, 29 May 2024 08:14:47 +0000

Recipe by: Robby Barbaro, Co-founder, Mastering Diabetes via NutritionFacts – This Strawberry Salad is a delicious way to enjoy summer produce. This Strawberry Salad is a delicious way to enjoy summer produce. The berries and tomatoes add their own flavorful dressing to the salad, but feel free to toss on your favorite vinegar if the mood strikes. Consumption of blueberries and strawberries has been associated with delayed cognitive aging by as much as 2.5 years—thought to be because of brain-localizing anthocyanin phytonutrients, as shown on functional MRI scans. Arugula is one of the highest nitrate-containing vegetables. Nitrates from plants are converted into nitric oxide in the body, and potassium increases nitric-oxide release. Including foods high in both nitrates and potassium, such as green leafy vegetables, can help lower blood pressure and improve arterial function. COURSE: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS ▢1 head of romaine lettuce ▢2 cups arugula ▢2 cups chopped or sliced strawberries ▢2 heirloom tomatoes, chopped ▢1 cup blueberries INSTRUCTIONS Wash and clean all of the ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce and add it to a large bowl, along with the arugula. Toss gently. Add the remaining ingredients, toss again, and serve. To read the original article click here.

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Gluten-Free, Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

AHA Publisher — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:29 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Fresh blueberries are one of my favorite fruits, as they’re low in sugar but packed with flavor. They often make their way into my smoothies and pancakes, or just on top of my homemade granola. But for a real treat, my wife Chelsea and I love to make up this Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe. It’s relatively easy to make, gluten-free, full of the best ingredients and delicious. Key Ingredients Blueberries: Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants. One study compared the antioxidant capacity of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries and found that blueberries not only contained the highest total antioxidant capacity, but also contained more of many specific types of antioxidants, including phenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Almond flour: People love almond meal because it’s a gluten-free flour, and it’s also a great choice for anyone on a low-carbohydrate diet. If you’re a following a Paleo diet or looking to bake without grains, almond flour is pretty much a must-have in your pantry as well. This flour is made of almonds and only almonds, which are first blanched to remove the skin and then ground up to a very fine consistency. Coconut flour: It is high in fiber, protein and healthy fats and free from wheat and other grains. Coconut flour is also low in sugar, digestible carbohydrates and calories. Plus, this flour has a low score on the glycemic index. Maple syrup: Similar to the contrast between whole and refined grains, unrefined natural sweeteners like maple syrup contain higher levels of beneficial nutrients, antioxidants and enzymes compared to white sugar. How to Make Blueberry Cobbler Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8×8 glass dish with coconut oil. Melt the butter in a small pan at low heat. Rinse the blueberries in cold water and then place into the dish. Stir the almond flour, coconut flour, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Separately, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup and extract. Mix wet and dry ingredients together, stirring in the flax. Once well combined, quickly stir in cider vinegar. Pour batter onto berries, spreading up to the edges. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Blueberry Cobbler Recipe DESCRIPTION My wife Chelsea and I love to make up this Healthy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe. It’s relatively easy to make, full of the best ingredients and delicious. INGREDIENTS 3 cups blueberries 2 cups almond flour ¼ cup coconut flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup honey ¼ cup butter, soft drop of almond extract 3 tablespoons flax-meal whisked with 9 tbsp warm water, allowed to plump up for 5 minutes 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to be added last) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 glass dish with coconut oil. Pour the Blueberries in pan, reserving a few berries for the top if you wish. Whisk the almond flour, coconut flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl. Separately, whisk together butter, honey, and extract. Mix wet and dry ingredients together, stirring in the flax. Once well combined, quickly stir in cider vinegar. Pour batter onto berries, spreading up to the edges. Bake for 40-50 minutes. To read the original article click here.

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Brain Food Blueberry Muffin

AHA Publisher — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:35 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Fuel your brain with these scrumptious low carb, high-fiber blueberry flax seed muffins perfect for adults and kids! Ingredients: 1 cup ground flax seed 1 tsp baking powder 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup frozen blueberries, unsweetened 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water Optional: Stevia if needed to sweeten Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine all dry ingredients into mixing bowl Mix wet ingredients in separate bowl Fold wet ingredients into dry Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown Let cool and enjoy! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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Reverse Signs of Aging Naturally, By Adding This Fruit to Your Diet

AHA Publisher — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:51 +0000

Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – With millions of baby boomers closing in on age 65, the American population is aging at an unprecedented rate. The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics predicts that by 2030, boomers over age 65 will be 72 million strong. As they enter their “golden years,” they will be accompanied by an increased vulnerability to age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, dementia, and congestive heart failure. Thankfully, nature offers powerful ways to help improve cognitive function and effectively reverse other signs of aging. Slow Down the Aging Process With This “Superfood” The good news is that a powerful weapon against degenerative diseases is already freely available and sold by the pint. And you don’t even need to visit a pharmacy to obtain it – it can be found in the produce aisle of your local market. Vaccinium myrtillus, otherwise known as blueberry, has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities. In fact, it has the highest score for antioxidant capacity per serving of all fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices tested to date – it’s no surprise that the USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging has named blueberries one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Blueberries Reduce Inflammation, Fight MULTIPLE Other Diseases By reducing free radical and inflammatory damage in the brain, blueberries help reverse the aging neurons’ degenerative changes. Their ability to neutralize free radical damage in the collagen matrix of tissues helps them ward off degenerative and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Their bluish-reddish pigments, or anthocyanins, improve the integrity of support structures in the joints. They can also decrease the “stickiness” of blood platelets, making them important players in the fight against atherosclerosis. Blueberries improve cognitive function in more than one way. Numerous animal, test tube, and human studies have all supported blueberries’ ability to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, alleviate age-related cognitive deficits and improve memory. In a 2006 animal study published in Neurobiology of Aging, researchers found that blueberry extracts helped older rats regain their ability to generate heat shock protein 70 – a substance that protects against stress and inflammation in the brain. While young rats generate this substance in abundance in response to stress, elderly rats typically produce very little. After the elderly rats’ diet was supplemented with blueberry extracts for 10 weeks, their heat shock response was restored to that of youthful, vigorous rats, leading researchers to conclude that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of blueberries could alleviate age-related cognitive deficits. A year earlier, a study published in Pharmacological Research demonstrated that rats given blueberry extracts for 30 days had significant improvements in cognitive function, causing researchers to conclude that blueberries could be beneficial in preventing age-related memory deficits. Another 2005 study, published in Nutrition and Neuroscience, showed that blueberry extracts could cross the blood-brain barrier and localize in the sections of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Significantly, the more blueberry extracts found in the cortex of the brain, the more pronounced the improvement in cognitive performance. It Gets Even Better! Your Brain Is Not the Only Organ That Benefits from Eating Blueberries Yes! In a small but controlled clinical study published in 2010 in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 12 weeks of daily consumption of wild blueberry juice caused improved recall, learning, and comprehension in elderly volunteers who had been diagnosed with age-related memory changes. Researchers credited anthocyanins in blueberries with increasing neuronal signaling and concluded that blueberries could afford cognitive benefits. And the news keeps getting better… Scientists have found that blueberries protect the endothelium, or inner cell wall of the arteries, thereby cutting atherosclerosis risk and the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Prevention of the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and reducing the aggregation of platelets – two more of blueberries’ gifts – also help delay or avoid the onset of atherosclerosis. In a study published in 2010 in the Journal of Nutrition, blueberry powder given for 20 weeks caused rats to have smaller atherosclerotic lesions than those in the control group. Researchers noted that the blueberry powder boosted levels of antioxidant enzymes and reduced the oxidative stress and inflammation that contributes to atherosclerosis. Combine Blueberries With the Right Foods to Protect Against Digestive Diseases Blueberries protect against inflammatory digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and IBS – especially when eaten with probiotic foods. In a 2010 study conducted at Lund University Faculty of Engineering in Sweden, researchers found that the protective effects of blueberries against ulcerative colitis were even more pronounced when the berries were eaten along with probiotics, such as the lactobacillus found in live yogurt cultures. Combining blueberries and probiotics reduces inflammation-promoting bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and raises blood levels of immune system-boosting butyric and propionic acids. A Blueberry Is a Blueberry, Right? Not So Fast. Wild blueberries score highest for antioxidants and polyphenols, but farm-grown, cultivated blueberries aren’t too far behind. If you have access to wild blueberry plants, it can be very rewarding to harvest your own. Naturally, take care that the berries have been properly identified and that the area is free of pesticides and animal waste. Many small, local blueberry farms allow you to pick your own berries; if this isn’t feasible, look for fresh, organic blueberries at your local market or produce stand. Select berries with intense, violet-blue coloration and a whitish “bloom” on the surface. Berries should be firm, plump and intact, and should move freely in their container when it’s shaken. Avoid washing blueberries until right before you are ready to eat them, and opt for raw, whole berries rather than those that have been cooked, stewed, or preserved; heating them can lower their anthocyanin levels. However, if you’ve picked or purchased too many berries, don’t hesitate to freeze them. Repeated experiments have shown that frozen blueberries retain virtually all their beneficial phytochemicals. And, finally, fresh, unwashed blueberries may be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to three days. Fresh blueberries, one of the gustatory pleasures of summer, are more than just a sweet, refreshing snack – researchers have shown that this superfood can help protect against chronic and degenerative disease. As an entire generation prepares to transition from “middle-aged” to “elderly,” the timing couldn’t be better. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov Sciencedaily.com Sciencedaily.com NIH.gov To read the original article click here. 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