Blueberries are making headlines these days as being on of the best foods for your health while lowering your risk of cancer and even boosting your memory. Blueberries have more disease fighting antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable.

According to http://oregonblueberry.com/health.php “For just 40 calories in a ˝-cup serving, blueberries offer a great lineup of nutrients like potassium and iron, as well as being a an excellent source of Vitamin C. And let’s not forget that blueberries also provide dietary fiber, two grams in each ˝-cup serving which about equals the amount of fiber in a slice of whole wheat bread.” Visit this site for more great info about the benefits of blueberries.

Try this great recipe for blueberry muffins. These ingredients provide even more fiber and tastes great. Enjoy!

Blueberry Wheat Muffins

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup of white flour ( preferably unbleached )
• 2 cup wheat germ
• 1 tsp. salt
• 5 tsp. baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten ( or 4 egg whites beaten )
• 1 1/2 cups milk ( or soymilk, or water )
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup sugar ( or honey, splenda)
• 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries

Set your oven to reheat to 375 degrees. Grease 24 medium muffin cups. Next combine in a bowl flour, wheat germ, salt and baking powder. Then, in a second bowl combine egg, milk or water, oil and honey. Add the second mixture to the dry ingredients. Make sure you stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Make sure you do not over mix. Gently fold in blueberries. Fill your muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. These are best when served warm.