Blueberries contain lots of pectin, which helps soothe the stomach, and one of their active compounds can help prevent cancer cells from getting nourishment.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 1/4 cups

　　1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries

　　1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest

　　1 teaspoon maple syrup

　　1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

　　

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes syrupy.

　　

variation

Step 2

If you have fresh blueberries, all the better. Just add 2 tablespoons of water to the recipe.

　　

Step 3

Goes with Best Oatmeal Ever (page 128), Creamy Millet (page 136), and Creamiest Buckwheat (page 138).

　　

storage

Step 4

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(per serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 30

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 0.4g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrates: 8g

　　

Step 9

Protein: 0g

　　

Step 10

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 0mg

　　Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.