Celebrate National Blueberry Popsicle Day with low or no-sugar versions. September is still pretty hot, and your parents may still be having a hard time staying hydrated. Blueberry popsicles make it easier.

Why blueberries? A 3.5-ounce serving of fresh blueberries has more than 10 percent of your daily value of manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K. There are over 2 grams of fiber. The water content is 84 grams. Blueberries even have a small amount of calcium, iron, protein, and vitamin A.

All of those antioxidants and nutrients help with cell health and immune response. Make these popsicles to ensure that they’re not taking in too much sugar or artificial ingredients. Here are some easy-to-make blueberry popsicles your parents will love.

Blueberries also are a low-calorie food. The 3.5-ounce serving has 57 calories. They can eat them raw or in popsicles without a lot of guilt.

Blueberry and Yogurt Popsicles

Mix equal amounts of frozen blueberries and kefir. A little honey helps if your parents need it sweetened, but the blueberries may be sweet enough on their own.

Place those ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Yogurt adds calcium to your parents’ nutritional intake.

Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles

Blend fresh blueberries with a quart of filtered water. Add a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and blend the mixture. Add drops of stevia to sweeten it just enough. Pour into molds and freeze. You can also make these with lime or add some chopped mint if desired.

Blueberry Cranberry Popsicles

Blend four cups of all-natural cranberry juice and four cups of frozen blueberries. Several brands make a naturally sweetened cranberry juice using apple or grape juice and no added sugar. Pour the smoothie blend into popsicle molds and freeze.

How well do your parents do on their own when it comes to nutrition? Many seniors miss out on vital nutrients due to difficulty reading labels or preparing meals. Senior care is a great solution. You could stop by and make all of their meals, but that may take up time that could be spent running errands, spending time with your kids or grandkids, and taking care of your own house.

Senior care aides can help your parents build a shopping list, take them shopping, and carry in all the bags. They can put things away, prepare meals, and do the dishes after. Talk to a senior care specialist to learn more.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care Services in San Francisco, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
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As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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