Tax Tip 2011-54, March 17, 2011. If you itemize deductions and are an employee, you may be able to deduct certain work-related expenses. The IRS has put together the following facts to help you determine which expenses may be deducted as an employee business expense. Expenses that qualify for an itemized deduction include: 1  Business travel away from home. 2  Business use of car.
Blueberries and strawberries, in particular, have recently been highlighted by Harvard researchers as 'superfoods' for heart health. Women who eat more than three servings per week of blueberries and strawberries had a 32 percent lower risk of having a heart attack, according to new research.
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. One cup of blueberries contains about 80 calories, 21 grams carbohydrates, 3.6 grams fiber, and 1 gram protein. This serving is considered a tad more than one serving of fruit. If you are looking to stick to one serving of fruit per sitting, keep your portion to about 3/4 cup, which is about 60 calories, and 15 g carbohydrate. Blueberries are rich in heart healthy, filling fiber.