Nearing the bottom of the color spectrum is blue. Maybe that is why blue gets a bad rap, it’s near the bottom, but those connections come from the negative connotations; we are focusing on the positives. Blue foods, such as blueberries, have great health benefits. The USDA Human Nutrition Research Center states that blueberries have the highest antioxidant activity and slow age-related loss in mental capacity. The Oregon Blueberry Growers claim blueberries promote weight loss, improve vision, strengthens blood vessels, lowers cancer risks, and more. Blue potatoes are also a great blue food, nutrient-packed with vitamin C, Vitamin B, Niacin, Thiamine, Magnesium, Potassium (having up to 40 times that of a banana,) a good source of fiber, and not high in calories (unless you add butter, sour cream, and blue cheese!) Find some blue flowers, look at the blue sky, or add a blue accent to your outfit today; think of blue as the beautiful earth we live on, find ways to honor her, and respect the blue sphere that we all call home. The faeries and Mother Earth will thank you for your gratitude and respect.
There’s one more day left so come back again tomorrow; don’t let me be lonely and blue, (I know, that’s corny-hey, blue corn!) Okay, okay, enough…just someone write already!
* Please note: This is not meant to replace doctor recommended medications for depression, or seeking professional advice if needed.
©Marie Boyum
5-3-11
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