Most berries are REALLY naturally sweet and require little preparation in order to get the EXTREMELY beneficial nutrients they provide...
So.... no excuses, it's too easy!!
1 cup of strawberries (53 calories) contains over 100mg of Vitamin C! That's about the same as a cup for orange juice (NOTE: we should all know by know that eating whole pieces of fruit is a MUCH MORE efficient way of getting the nutrients than drinking the juice...juice does not make you full but it has the same amount of calories and sugar that we do not want to have too much of)
Vitamin C is really great for your immune system and also for the strength of connective tissue in your body.
1 cup of blueberries also offers, a smaller amount, of vitamin C, minerals and phytochemicals for only 83 calories. There are soooo many antioxidants in blueberries, I keep them frozen in my fridge.
1 cup Cranberries (44cal)
1 cup raspberries has a lot of Vitamin C and potassium (64 cal)
MORE THAN JUST PRETTY COLORS
So.... no excuses, it's too easy!!
1 cup of strawberries (53 calories) contains over 100mg of Vitamin C! That's about the same as a cup for orange juice (NOTE: we should all know by know that eating whole pieces of fruit is a MUCH MORE efficient way of getting the nutrients than drinking the juice...juice does not make you full but it has the same amount of calories and sugar that we do not want to have too much of)
Vitamin C is really great for your immune system and also for the strength of connective tissue in your body.
1 cup of blueberries also offers, a smaller amount, of vitamin C, minerals and phytochemicals for only 83 calories. There are soooo many antioxidants in blueberries, I keep them frozen in my fridge.
1 cup Cranberries (44cal)
1 cup raspberries has a lot of Vitamin C and potassium (64 cal)
MORE THAN JUST PRETTY COLORS
- The pigments that give berries their blue or red hue are extremely nutritious and healthy for you!
- Berries contain phytochemicals and flavnoids that may help prevent some cancer (plus!!)
- Cranberries and blueberries can help with bladder infections
- Blueberries and Raspberries also contain lutein, which is important for healthy vision!
- The best place to find the freshest berries would be your local farmers market
- Top a bowl of berries with a dollop of light-whip topping w. sliced pecans and walnuts on top
- Add slices of strawberries to a bowl of whole grain cereal
- sprinkle blueberries on a salad
- stir fresh raspberries into low-fat vanilla yogurt
- combine frozen berries w. banana and skim milk for a smoothie!
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