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Blue Coloured Foods

By Gwen Nyhus Stewart

Blue is the colour of truth, understanding, and tranquillity. This colour is relaxing, calming, and ideal for places of healing. For people struggling with insomnia, blue is an important colour as it relaxes the mind and body. Blue means spirit and is very conducive for places of meditation, inspiring patience and calm thought. Exposure to blue reduces blood pressure, pulse rate, and brain wave activity.

Blue is used in the treatment of throat problems, fevers, stings, itchiness, heart palpitations, inflammations, headaches, and for the treatment of anxiety disorders related to nervousness, tension, or fear. Blue foods are thought to maintain urinary health, healthy aging, assist in the memory function, and lower the risk of some types of cancer. This colour encourages exhalation so is very helpful in cases of asthma where it can ease symptoms of breathlessness. It is beneficial in healing burns, reduces bleeding, and alleviates pain.

Blue Foods and Recipes

Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Blueberries are excellent sources of several phytochemicals that have been shown to fight infection, inflammations, and prevent cellular damage. They are high in vitamin C, which helps fight cataracts, and are a good source of potassium, which helps maintain normal fluid balance, blood pressure, and heartbeat. They are high in the soluble fibre pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol, and are high in the same compound as cranberries so curtail urinary tract infections.

Creamy Blueberry Dip

2 cups (500 mL) Blueberries

1/3 cup (75 mL) Cream cheese

1 tbsp. (15 mL) Apricot preserves

In a food processor or blender, place blueberries, cream cheese, and apricot preserves and whirl until smooth. Serve with sliced fruit or use as a dessert sauce spooned over cut-up fruit. Makes 2 cups of dip.

Hot Spicy Blueberry Sauce

1 cup (250 mL) Blueberries

¼ cup (50 mL) Sugar

½ tsp. (2 mL) Cinnamon

¼ tsp. (1 mL) Nutmeg

Combine blueberries, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve hot on ice cream.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Rosemary fortifies the immune system, strengthens blood vessels, improves circulation, stimulates digestion, and has been shown to fight cancer-causing toxins. Historically, rosemary has been used for strengthening the memory as it has compounds that increase blood flow to the head and stimulate the brain’s cortex, improving concentration and memory. Rosemary soothes the nerves and tension headaches and helps improve mood. This plant contains anti-inflammatory compounds that make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks.

Dipping Sauce

Purée rosemary leaves with olive oil. Use for dipping breads.

Garlic Roast Potatoes with Rosemary

5 Potatoes, scrubbed, cut into fours

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

2 tsp. (10 mL) Rosemary, dried, crushed

2 tbsp. (30 mL) Olive oil

Sea salt, to taste

Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Mix together garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add potatoes, mix well, and place potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast potatoes in a 375º F (190ºC) oven for approximately 30 minutes or until potatoes are done. Turn frequently so that all sides of the potatoes are browned. Serve immediately. The outside of the potatoes should be crunchy.

Blue Coloured Vegetables

Blue potatoes

Blue Coloured Fruit

Blue coloured fruits include blue grapes, blue plums, and chokecherries.

Blue Coloured Herbs

Borage, hyssop, rosemary, sage

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