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Out of the top 10 superfoods blueberries are typically #1 on the list of most doctors and nutritionist. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, potassium, and vitamin C. Studies have shown they can lower your risk of heart disease and cancer and are also a natural anti-inflammatory. "Inflammation is a key driver of all chronic diseases, so blueberries have a host of benefits," says Ann Kulze, MD, of Charleston, S.C., author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet, A Simple Plan for Permanent Weight Loss and Lifelong Vitality. Throw 1/2 cup of blueberries in with your favorite cereal or yogurt, spin yourself up a blueberry smoothie, or simply enjoy a handful of fresh juicy berries. Fresh or frozen, look for the most colorful berries you can find as these have the most antioxidants. Here's a great low fat blueberry recipe for you (it's better than blueberry pie) : Low Fat Blueberry Tarts
Serves 12Ingredients
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cups blueberries
Pastry dough (or pre-made tart shells) Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
Roll out pastry dough and cut to fit tart tins (you can use muffin tins but remember to increase the cooking time a bit).
In a large bowl, whisk egg, syrup, lemon juice and vanilla.
In a medium bowl, combine sugar and flour. Add sugar mixture to egg mixture. Blend in butter.
Spoon blueberries into uncooked pastry shells. Pour the egg mixture over blueberries.
Bake 18-23 minutes or until golden on top. Remove tarts from tins immediatly. The tarts will firm up as they cool. Nutritional Information per serving: 149 Calories; 5g Fat; 1g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 127mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 3 
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