Sunday, October 4, 2015

Cinnamon Blueberry French toast



Adapted from: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/…/cinnamon-french-toast-bak…

Let's live spectacularly with this breakfast Rendition of Original French toast.

Serves: 12

1/4 c. Margarine, melted
2 (12.4-ounce) tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
6 eggs* egg substitute
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. blueberry pie filling
1 c. chopped pean* (Not recommended for people with tree allergies)
1 1/2 c. sugar-free maple syrup

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375. Pour melted margarine into a prepared ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. You want to separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls and set the icing aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces and place the pieces over the margarine in the dish.

2. In a medium glass bowl, beat eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla until well blended well. Gently pour the mixture over the roll pieces. spoon blueberry filling, Sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with maple syrup.

3. Allow baking for 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes.

~Living Better Benefits

adapted from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287710.php

Blueberries contain flavonoids known as anthocyanins, which are responsible for giving foods like blueberries, cranberries, red cabbage, and eggplants their iconic color. As this fruit also helps decreases different health risk such as Obesity, Diabetes, as well as heart disease. While promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and overall helping with weight loss. When it comes to maintaining bone health, Blueberries are filled with iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K to build and maintain bone structure and strength. Blueberries help lower your blood pressure by maintaining a low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure. As Blueberries are naturally free of sodium and contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium, all of which have been found to decrease blood pressure naturally. While multiple studies have shown that Blueberries help maintain Type 1 Diabetes who consume high fiber in their diet, have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids, and insulin levels. One cup of blueberries contributes 3.6 grams of fiber. When it comes to heart health, The Blueberries' fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content, coupled with their lack of cholesterol, all support heart health. The fiber in blueberries helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decreases the risk of heart disease. When Preventing Cancer in your body, the Vitamin C, vitamin A, and various phytonutrients in blueberries function as powerful antioxidants that help protect cells against free radical damage. They inhibit tumor growth, decrease inflammation in the body and help ward off or slow several types of cancer, including esophageal, lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate, and colon. Blueberries are good for mental health as well, as studies have shown they can reduce the risk of cognitive decline as well as Parkinson's disease. Which is a neurodegenerative disorder resulting from cell death in parts of the brain. Blueberries can also improve short-term memory loss and motor coordination. Blueberries help to prevent constipation and promote regularity for a healthy digestive tract. Blueberries are also a wrinkle fighter also. Collagen, the skin's support system, relies on vitamin C as an essential nutrient that works in our bodies as an antioxidant to help prevent damage caused by the sun, pollution, and smoke. Vitamin C also promotes collagen's ability to smooth wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Just one cup of blueberries provides 24% of your daily need for vitamin C.

With every fruit there is a good benefit, that will heal your body internally. All it needs is for you to step up and take control!~ Quote by: Living Better Cafe

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