After I made the Peach Parfait, I have decided to make another yogurt dessert/snack. This time however, I am using the soft tofu just so I can see the difference. It turns out that the parfait is more like a cheesecake and the Blueberry Sweetenss is more like a yogurt but they are both delicious, guilt free snacks/desserts for the hot summer time, full of nutrients, high in protein and calcium.

In terms of U.S. fruit consumption, blueberries rank only second to strawberries in popularity of berries. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA. We recommend enjoying raw blueberries — rather than relying upon blueberries incorporated into baked desserts — because, like other fruits, raw blueberries provide you with the best flavor and the greatest nutritional benefits.

As one of the few fruits native to North America, blueberries have been enjoyed by Native Americans for hundreds of years. They have also enjoyed great popularity around the world in cuisines from Asia to the Mediterranean. For more on the Healthiest Way of Preparing Blueberries, see below. Read more