Berry Delicious!

Who doesn’t love munching on fresh berries? They’re the perfect snack for any kind of day, and you have options – Gotta love options!

Blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries or raspberries. Eat them separately or mix them up.

Berries are full of powerful nutrients that feed the body and fight disease, while satisfying the taste buds and belly. They are full of vitamins, fibre and antioxidants.

Benefits:

• Improve vision
• Improve memory
• Lowers blood cholesterol levels
• Reduces the risk of arthritis
• Protects the brain and central nervous system
• Helps slow down neural aging and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease
• Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
• Aids in constipation and digestive conditions
• Cranberries and blueberries contain a substance that may prevent bladder infections
• Slows aging 
• Reduces body fat 
• The antioxidant compounds found in berries may even help reduce the severity of certain types if cancers by decreasing cellular growth and division in cancerous tumor

Interesting info:

One cup of strawberries contains over 100 mg of vitamin C. We need vitamin C for immune system function and for strong connective tissue. Strawberries also add a bit of calcium, magnesium, folate and potassium and only 53 calories

One cup of blueberries offers a smaller amount of vitamin C, minerals and phytochemicals for only 83 calories. The same amount of cranberries is similar, but with only 44 calories

One cup of raspberries offers vitamin C and potassium for 64 calories

Make sure to wash your berries properly...



Nutritionista's Recipe Corner:

I made this 'Berry Platter' for Nour's birthday. It tasted as good as it looks...

All you need is:
- Fresh mint leaves - Slice each leaf in half
- Sliced strawberries
- Blackberries
- Toothpicks

Stay Healthy!