Fresh Blueberries From Chile Add Taste and Nutrient Boost to Traditional Cranberry Relish

Boost Brains, Beauty and Health With Fresh Blueberries

Sonoma, CA, December, 2010-- Treat your family to a fabulous new twist on a classic holiday favorite. Give traditional cranberry relish a taste upgrade and nutrient boost by adding fragrant fresh blueberries to the mix.

The holidays are a time to be grateful for abundance and thanks to a fresh supply of high quality blueberries from Chile, Americans now can enjoy this luscious antioxidant-rich super berry all winter long.

Make sure to make enough of this delectable tangy relish to transform your leftover turkey and ham sandwiches from mundane to marvelous. And while you're at it, spoon some relish into pretty glass jelly jars, tie a ribbon around the lids and take them around to the neighbors as a healthy homemade holiday gift.

Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
8 oz. fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Cook until the sugar dissolves and the berries soften, for about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat, cover and chill.  Best made in advance to let flavors blend.

Makes 12 1/4 cup servings

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 76, fat 0, cholesterol 0, sodium 0, dietary fiber 0, protein 0

Serving suggestions:
Appetizer : serve with soft creamy Brie
Lunch: add to turkey or cream cheese sandwich
Dinner: holiday side with turkey or ham
Dessert:  topping for vanilla ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt.

• About 95% of Americans believe fresh is best when it comes to blueberries.
• Today we can enjoy fresh blueberries all year long thanks to blueberries from Chile where it's summer during our winter.
  
• Blueberries contain a natural chemical shown to prevent colon cancer.
• A half-cup of blueberries packs plenty of fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants into only 40 sweet calories.
• Blueberries contain more disease-fighting antioxidants than red wine or green tea.
• Some scientific evidence suggests that blueberries may be beneficial for the skin. New skin care treatments include blueberry extracts to help revitalize the skin and hasten healing.
• Blueberries are as effective as cranberries to help guard against urinary tract infections.
• Blueberries are considered a "superfood" by leading nutrition and medical experts and a recommended diet staple for health, skin care and longevity.

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For more information, please contact
Patricia Schneider
psa.patricia@gmail.com
(415) 717-7595 or visit
www.chileanfruitonline.com