Berry good
I love this time of year. When my local produce stores start carrying fruits and vegetables that aren't labeled "product of some outlandishly far away country." Locally grown products are fresher, better for the environment, and even seem to taste better. Depending on where you live, many berries may be already in season. Strawberry season is just around the corner for me, and I can't wait! Berries pack a powerful nutritional punch (via FitSugar).Berries such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They can help ward off certain diseases and may even slow the aging process. You can mix things up by looking for different tastes such as currants, gooseberries, and lingonberries.
Try topping your morning cereal or oatmeal with berries, enjoying a bowl of berries with some skim milk, mixing them in your yogurt, topping a small slice of angel food cake, or just popping them as they are. Your health -- and taste buds -- will thank you.










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5-29-2008 @ 10:10PM
marcie0305 said...
Agreed, berries are awesome! I did just write a warning for berry lovers (strawberries in particular) - please check it out :) Thanks!
http://feedingblackmail.blogspot.com/2008/05/whats-in-that-food-part-three-locally.html
~Marcie
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5-30-2008 @ 10:54AM
Matthew said...
I correct myself, I said plants not Chemicals.... Should be plants not ANIMALS. Sorry for the mistake.
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