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Dieting? Don't Be Blue - Blueberries to the Rescue!

Blueberries can make a delicious, healthy option for your weight loss plan.

Rich in fiber, low in calories - what a diet deal for a tiny 83 calories per cup. Blueberries also contain a good supply of Vitamin C.

For a treat that will last a long while, opt for frozen blueberries. They'll take a while longer to enjoy than the fresh blueberries and you can savor each delicious berry.

Another blueberry concoction that can assist the dieter is blueberry tea. Delicious - and it can be used not only for that cup of afternoon tea but also in recipes. This tea goes exceptionally well in recipes that contain all-purpose white flour - such as cake and bread recipes.

Lower Calorie Blueberry Cake Recipe for Dieters: A delicious coffee-cake type recipe can be easily made by using a commercial boxed white cake mix. Add the egg whites to the dry mix.

Rather than adding the recommended amount of water, add blueberry tea which has reached room temperature. As to the recommended amount of oil - add only 1/2 the amount. Also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Use a hand mixer to beat the batter the recommended time as directed on the box. Next, add one cup of blueberries to the batter. Stir gently to incorporate. Pour batter into a tube pan or you can use a square pan - or even cupcake holders if you wish. Be sure to spray your cake pans with cooking spray to prevent sticking or use the vegetable shortening-flour method. Cook the cake based on the box directions of the cake mix. Serve with blueberry tea or your favorite tea - or coffee with a serving of light whipped cream (15 calories per rich and delicious serving).

Diet Fruit Salad Recipe: Mix the following and top with light whipped cream; 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries or thawed blueberries if you're using frozen, a bit of chopped apple, 1 teaspoon of dark or golden raisins, 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries and 1/2 of a sliced banana.

Other Suggestions for Blueberries & Dieting: Add to your favorite bread recipes, drop a few blueberries into your chef salad or smash and use in recipes as a healthier substitute for cooking oils.

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