http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bumbleberry-pie-ii/detail.aspx
It is summer time and what better use of berries than to make an awesome pie...My mom loved making fruit pies-the kitchen smelled so sweet..literally! Attached is a recipe for bumble-berry pie. Now you will not find bumble-berries a the local farmers market.... as a bumble-berry pie typically is made with 3 types of berries and sometimes contains apples and or rhubarb. Known as a mixed berry pie it allowed bakers to substitute whatever they had on hand. The origin of bumble-berry pie is often traced to pioneer cooks of the Americas, though some suggest the name may have originated earlier in Europe.
The above link is to a recipe I found online-now I would personally substitute coconut oil for shortening and raw sugar instead of white sugar. Using coconut oil as a substitute for shortening, butter, or other types of oil, will provide a sweeter, lighter tasting dessert.
Benefits of Berries
1. They contain anthocyanidins, which is a type of flavonoid-which can help keep you mentally sharp.
2. They can help manage diabetes-because they come with fiber, they can use that in a diabetic diet as a serving of fruit.
3. People who eat at least two servings of berries a week have a 25 percent less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease than their peers, according to research published in the journal Neurology.
4. Even people with a strong inherited risk for heart disease may find that a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables, including berries, can reduce their chances of having a heart attack, according to a study published in PLoS Medicine.
5. Flavonoid-packed berries, such as blueberries and raspberries, may one day lead to more effective cancer prevention strategies.
6. Berries’ antioxidants might be allies in the fight against the effects of age on the brain that might be behind changes leading to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s.
Rhubarb 101
Rhubarb is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which is important to help support a healthy immune system. It is high in dietary fiber which helps to maintain regularity within the digestive system, and is a good source of calcium which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Rhubarb is low in sodium and saturated fat which makes it a very good food to help prevent heart related diseases. It is also high in Vitamin K, which is thought to help prevent diabetes.
In a study by Stephen Daniells it was found that Vitamin K, which is found in rhubarb, may reduce the onset and development of insulin resistance in men and thus offer the possibility of not getting diabetes. Rhubarb is high in Vitamin C which is an anti-infection fighting vitamin which boosts the immune system and helps protect against infections and helps to protect healthy cellular growth. Because rhubarb is high in calcium it is beneficial to help build strong bones and teeth. Adding rhubarb to your diet can help lower your cholesterol as it is low in sodium and saturated fat. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber which helps to maintain a regular and efficient digestive system.
Rhubarb is an unusual vegetable and often thought of as a fruit. It is an excellent and healthy food to add to your diet as it can be prepared and served in many different fashions. Although rhubarb can be tart, it has a sweetness that comes alive when cooked.
Enjoy your summer, pie pie for now!
Peace&Harmony
Beth
references: http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/The_Amazing_Health_Benefits_of_Rhubarb_a1808.html
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