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May202011

Super Foods: Berries

DateFriday, May 20, 2011 at 5:55AM | Comments Off |

If you are looking for a delicious way to add fiber and antioxidants to your diet, look no further than berries. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are sweet, easy to pop into your mouth as a snack and a much healthier choice than a candy bar. All are anti-inflammatory, rich in flavonoids and carotenoids, offer immune-boosting antioxidant activity and:

  1. Are an excellent source of phytonutrients, and a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
  2. Provide folate, vitamins B2 and B3, magnesium and other essential nutrients.
  3. Contain ellagitannins, natural health-protective compounds that appear to have potent anti-cancer activity.
  4. Have a lower glycemic load than tropical fruits.

For a quick and simple nutritional boost, top your cereal with a wide range of colors of berries, add some to a smoothie or salad, use them in sauces and baked goods, or enjoy them on their own. As with other berries, because commercial strains may be heavily sprayed with pesticides, I recommend buying only organic varieties.

See yesterday's super food: dark, leafy greens.

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Reader Comments (3)

Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are very good fruits. But what about acai berry? the net is fll of stories about the sperfood quality of acai berry.

May 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHealth Blog

They are all wonderful, but the raspberries we are getting are absolutely wonderful, sweet, juice and lots of flavor! I love to start with about 1/2 cup of Kefir, layer various berries, slivered almonds and top with 1/4 cup of crunchy cereal.. Absolutely delicious!

May 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMary C

I love berries, I add them to my gluten free cereal each morning!! Frozen organic berries are perfect for smoothies and sometimes much cheaper.
Marla Levie
Focus on Aging
http://www.focusonaging.com

May 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMarla Levie
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