Are berries as good as they say? what berry is the best?
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Berries are as good as they say they are. the best natural source of antioxidants. I like them all. can't pick one for another.
Chilled raspberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. An awesome summer treat... Mmmm.
Blueberries and strawberries seem to rate towards the top of the list but I believe any berry you eat is much healthier than a twinkie.
strawberries and mulberrys are my fav
Blueberries.
yes and stawberries are the best closly followed by cherries
Naturally Sweet Treats
Berries are delicious gifts from nature. If you have ever had the pleasure of picking berries right from a garden or gathering wild berries in the woods, you already know how delicious berries are. The most popular berries are naturally sweet, and don't require much effort to make them into a tasty treat. Just rinse and serve them for a healthy, easy snack or dessert.
Berries and Phytochemicals
Berries in general are a good source of vitamins and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are components of fruits or vegetables that may help to prevent diseases, and perhaps even help to treat some disorders. For instance, cranberries and blueberries contain a substance will help prevent or treat painful bladder infections. Extracts from blueberries and strawberries have been shown to have anti-cancer properties in laboratory settings. Red raspberries have also demonstrated similar anti-cancer properties in the lab. Dark-colored berries like black raspberries contain powerful antioxidants which may help to slow down the aging process and keep us healthier. Berries also contain lutein, which is important for healthy vision, especially blueberries and raspberries. Hopefully, further research on the different phytochemicals found in berries will prove to be fruitful.
Vitamins and Minerals
A cup of strawberries contains over 100 mg of vitamin C, almost as much as a cup of orange juice. We need vitamin C for a healthy immune system and for strong connective tissue to keep away the wrinkles. Strawberries also add a bit of calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and potassium and only 53 calories. A cup of blueberries offers a smaller amount of vitamin C and minerals, but don't forget about the lutein and phytochemicals for only 83 calories. A cup of cranberries is similar, but with only 44 calories. One cup of raspberries offers vitamin C and potassium for 64 delicious calories. There are other berries as well that offer similar nutrition and healthful benefits, such as loganberries, currants, gooseberries, lingonberries, and bilberries
Adding Berries to Your Diet
For the best berries, find berry farms that pick them fresh or allow you to pick your own. The healthiest berries would be found on farms that don't use chemical pesticides. When you buy berries in a store, look for ripe, colorful, yet firm bodies, with no sign of mold or mushy spots, and gently wash the berries before you serve them. Berries can also be found in the frozen section of the grocery store. Once they thaw, they will not be as firm as freshly picked berries, but they will still contain all the nutritional benefits of fresh berries.
Berries are fabulous when they are served whole, without anything added, but for a little flair, try serving a mixture of your favorite berries with just a touch of whipped cream and nuts. Another way to serve them is to sprinkle a bowl full of berries with granola and add a splash of half and half or an alternative such as soy or rice milk. Many berries don't need any sweetening, with the exception of gooseberries, lingonberries, and cranberries. They are tasty, but very tart. In fact cranberry juice is often blended with other juices to sweeten the flavor. Stay with the fresh berries, avoid the pies, cobblers, and other deserts. They taste great, but the health benefits of the berries will be overshadowed by too much sugar and too many calories.
Berries can be combined with other healthy foods such as whole grain muffins and bread, just add them as baking ingredients. Jams and jellies are not the best sources for berries, since they contain lots of sugar, but berries preserved without the sugar can be used instead, and spread on whole grain bread.
What kind of question is this? How will you choose Best answer upon a bunch of opinions?
RASPBERRY!
Any that contains rr
blueberries are filled with antioxidants. berries have alot of fiber also..
eat some with some cool whip free (15 cals per 2 tablespoons)
its so gooddddddddd
The darker the berry the more antioxidents. The best that is usually most accesible to us are blueberries and stawberries and raspberries.
Blackberries and strawberries are my very favorite.
blueberries have the most antioxidants and has the most benefits from eating them
They are if you like 'em. Try and see. There is no best except the one you like most.
acai berries tone of nutrients and antioxidants but make sure you get them frozen they lose all nutritional value if not frozen within 24 after being picked
All berries are good for you but blueberries are the best overall berry. They are high in anti-oxidants, and anti-cancer nutrients. A serving is 1/2 cup for approx 60 calories. If you are looking for high fiber then consider black raspberries, strawberries or blackberries
Yes, berries are very good for you. Blueberries are highest in antioxidants, if that is what you mean by "best".
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