Definition
Berries - raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries are a delicious fruit that are full of fiber and antioxidants. Berries have very few calories and carbs but pack a wonderful taste. They are even thought to help reduce wrinkling in skin. When you are at the grocery store picking out what fruits you want to add to your diet, berries should be a top consideration! They are abundant in almost all areas of the globe and should be stocked pretty much year round.
How to Do It
Berries are best eaten raw. They can also be baked, blended in a smoothie, or stewed.
Benefits
- May help slow down the look of aging
- Decrease risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease
- Help with weight control
- Strengthen immune function
- Fight inflammation
- Brain function
Time Commitment
5 minutes per day. Blend into a smoothie or take a handful to eat raw.
Why it works
- High in vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C
- High in fiber
- Reduce free radical damage with their high antioxidant compounds
- Regulate blood sugar
- Lower LDL cholesterol
- Improve insulin response
Suggested Frequency
Daily
Supporting Studies and Articles
Side Effects
Over consumption may cause
- Gastric upset
- High blood sugar
- Headache
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Ashley Tisdale
Brooklyn Decker
Maria Menounos
Brooke Burke
Suggested Time of Day
Best in the morning.
Notes
- When you eat a bite of a strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry you are actually eating 100s of tiny fruits all growing together to form a clump that you call “one strawberry” or “one raspberry.”
- You can add frozen berries to your smoothies and juices. They still retain a good percentage of the vitamins after being frozen but not as much as fresh berries.
