bonwich Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Everybody's jumping on to the bandwagon. This just showed up in my inbox. For Release: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Contact: Nancy Solomon Phone: 314-977-8017 Email: [email protected] Add Some Billiken Blue Foods to Your Diet ST. LOUIS -- Last week, we were fixated on the color green as we toasted St. Patrick’s Day. This week, our colorful obsession turns blue. Billiken blue. While it was easy to add green foods to our diet – spinach, broccoli, avocado, lettuce and edamame, to name just a few, blue foods are – well, a little more challenging. But as the Billikens prepare for March Madness, we turn to a Saint Louis University dietitian and basketball fan for inspiration and guidance on blue foods – but not the sort that grow fur and hide on the back shelf of a refrigerator, trying to outlive their expiration dates. “A lot of the blue foods are superfoods, which are loaded with nutrients and have extra disease fighting benefits,” said Amy Moore, instructor of nutrition and dietetics at SLU. “Like our Billikens, blue foods – and their purple brothers -- are unique and pack a powerful punch.” Both blue and purple foods get their color from a compound called anthocyanins, which have powerful antioxidant properties. Among Moore’s favorite picks: Blueberries: “This fruit is the darling of many dietitians, and tops just about every antioxidant list,” Moore said. “Kids love them because they’re round, sweet, little and fun to eat.” Blueberries might even help you remember this record Billikens season – scientists are studying the role of blueberries on memory. For an unexpected zing, throw some into a spinach salad for a pop of flavor, color and nutrition. Purple grapes: “Purple grapes are packed with vitamins, minerals and flavonoids that can help to protect the body’s cells from damage,” Moore said. Freeze them for a refreshing treat that you’ll eat more slowly because they are cold. Greek yogurt parfait: Layer purple or blue colored berries – black raspberries, acai berries, blackberries and blueberries with Greek yogurt for a high protein pick-me-up. Purple cabbage: Its deep purple pigment color is the tell-tale indicator of nutrients that can help lower the risk of many diseases. Low-cal and loaded with vitamins and minerals, this vegetable can be turned into a wickedly tasty slaw. Eggplant: This vegetable contains fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B vitamins. Slice it for a stir fry, roast it in some garlic and olive oil or pop some slices on the grill and layer on a whole grain bun with red onion, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a tasty sandwich. Blue corn chips: If you like to eat chips as you watch the big game, try adding some color with blue corn chips. Just don’t eat a chip for every point the Billikens score. likens score. --Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SLUHealthNancy SolomonCommunications DirectorSaint Louis University Medical Center314-977-8017 (w)662-6525 © Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomble Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Probably just the long arm of the "Let's Move!" program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Pine Jim Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Oh yeah. I love me some purple cabbage on fish tacos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomble Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 ProTip: Add blue food coloring to your favorite food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Everybody's jumping on to the bandwagon. This just showed up in my inbox. For Release: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Contact: Nancy Solomon Phone: 314-977-8017 Email: [email protected] Add Some Billiken Blue Foods to Your Diet ST. LOUIS -- Last week, we were fixated on the color green as we toasted St. Patrick’s Day. This week, our colorful obsession turns blue. Billiken blue. While it was easy to add green foods to our diet – spinach, broccoli, avocado, lettuce and edamame, to name just a few, blue foods are – well, a little more challenging. But as the Billikens prepare for March Madness, we turn to a Saint Louis University dietitian and basketball fan for inspiration and guidance on blue foods – but not the sort that grow fur and hide on the back shelf of a refrigerator, trying to outlive their expiration dates. “A lot of the blue foods are superfoods, which are loaded with nutrients and have extra disease fighting benefits,” said Amy Moore, instructor of nutrition and dietetics at SLU. “Like our Billikens, blue foods – and their purple brothers -- are unique and pack a powerful punch.” Both blue and purple foods get their color from a compound called anthocyanins, which have powerful antioxidant properties. Among Moore’s favorite picks: Blueberries: “This fruit is the darling of many dietitians, and tops just about every antioxidant list,” Moore said. “Kids love them because they’re round, sweet, little and fun to eat.” Blueberries might even help you remember this record Billikens season – scientists are studying the role of blueberries on memory. For an unexpected zing, throw some into a spinach salad for a pop of flavor, color and nutrition. Purple grapes: “Purple grapes are packed with vitamins, minerals and flavonoids that can help to protect the body’s cells from damage,” Moore said. Freeze them for a refreshing treat that you’ll eat more slowly because they are cold. Greek yogurt parfait: Layer purple or blue colored berries – black raspberries, acai berries, blackberries and blueberries with Greek yogurt for a high protein pick-me-up. Purple cabbage: Its deep purple pigment color is the tell-tale indicator of nutrients that can help lower the risk of many diseases. Low-cal and loaded with vitamins and minerals, this vegetable can be turned into a wickedly tasty slaw. Eggplant: This vegetable contains fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B vitamins. Slice it for a stir fry, roast it in some garlic and olive oil or pop some slices on the grill and layer on a whole grain bun with red onion, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a tasty sandwich. Blue corn chips: If you like to eat chips as you watch the big game, try adding some color with blue corn chips. Just don’t eat a chip for every point the Billikens score. likens score. -- Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SLUHealth Nancy Solomon Communications Director Saint Louis University Medical Center 314-977-8017 (w) 662-6525 © I had blueberries on my cereal this morning. We're going all the way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Blue Drinks only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Freddie's used to make those Alaskan iced tea or ectocoolers or whatever they were called. Great drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 A bartender friend and I tried to concoct a Monica Lewinski back in the Clinton days. Blue curacao topped with Baileys or cream. It was intended to resemble the blue dress with a spot of presidential whizz. Never worked the damn Baileys kept sinking to the bottom. We figured that Monica liked to swallow. I guess if you're a true Bills fan you should have a bottle of blue curacao in your liquor cabinet. Personally, I can't stand the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomble Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 A bartender friend and I tried to concoct a Monica Lewinski back in the Clinton days. Blue curacao topped with Baileys or cream. It was intended to resemble the blue dress with a spot of presidential whizz. Never worked the damn Baileys kept sinking to the bottom. We figured that Monica liked to swallow. I guess if you're a true Bills fan you should have a bottle of blue curacao in your liquor cabinet. Personally, I can't stand the stuff. I invented the Natalie Holloway at Humphrey's as the shot of the night... Aruban blue curaçao, peppermint schnapps, and a dip of the cherry to leave blood in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I invented the Natalie Holloway at Humphrey's as the shot of the night... Aruban blue curaçao, peppermint schnapps, and a dip of the cherry to leave blood in the water. A hilarious take on sexual assault and murder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 A hilarious take on sexual assault and murder. I'll drink to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomble Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 A hilarious take on sexual assault and murder. Wait, don't you have to use comic sans if you're being sarcastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I invented the Natalie Holloway at Humphrey's as the shot of the night... Aruban blue curaçao, peppermint schnapps, and a dip of the cherry to leave blood in the water. Banned. That's terrible. Absolutely terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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