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Berries are low in calories, sweet with all natural sugars, and should be an essential part of your diet. You can satisfy your sweet tooth while giving your body the nutrients it deserves. Just pick and eat.
Part of dieting is eating healthier. Incorporating these colorful and delicious berries into your daily diet is a smart and easy way to start. Fresh berries are packed with vital nutrients, such as antioxidants, that are important to good health. These antioxidants help to protect our cells from free-radicals responsible for aging and other diseases. When we use oxygen, we produce free-radicals, which can cause damage to our cells. Antioxidants can help prevent or slow this damage. Showcased below are a few berries with their health benefits, a good reason to include them in your daily diet.
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries – this all American summer favorite destroy viruses (especially when mashed or liquefied.) They have been linked to lower cancer deaths and help protect against macular degeneration. They are packed with vitamin C which aides the function of the immune system. They also contain calcium, magnesium, folate and potassium.
BLACKBERRY
Blackberries are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are excellent in aiding weight loss and maintaining good general health. They are rich in the antioxidant anthocyanin, which are thought to reduce the risk of stroke and cancer. They also known to the Greeks as the “gout-berry” because they are used to treat gout related symptoms. They contain fiber, manganese, folate, Vitamins C, E and K, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
BLUEBERRY
Blueberries are ranked No. 1 in antioxidant properties. In fact, gram for gram, they have twice that of spinach and three times that of oranges. They also may help to lower the risk of developing age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. They contain fiber, vitamin c, and pectin which helps to lower cholesterol. Blueberries also contain anthocyanin, which is a mild antibiotic properties, especially against intestinal bacteria that causes diarrhea.
RASPBERRY
Raspberries are a delicious fruit loaded with powerful phytonutrients (natural occurring chemical compounds) and anti-oxidants that can strengthen the immune system and help the body ward off diseases. They are also rich in vitamins C and B, fiber, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.
CRANBERRY
Cranberries contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients which help prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer, among other health problems. They also contain proanthocyanidins which help prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract, prevent gum disease and stomach ulcers. Cranberries boost the level of pro-collagen in the skin which aides in preventing aging of the skin and maybe even helps to reverse the skin aging process.
GOJI BERRY
The Goji Berry is a dark red colored fruit that is sweet tasting. Most people don’t know that this fruit has extraordinary healing properties. It is also known as the “longevity fruit” because it is very high in anti-oxidants. This berry stimulates the secretion by the pituitary gland of human growth hormone, also known as the youth hormone, which helps to improve memory, accelerate healing, restore libido and gain a more youthful appearance. Its polyaccharides help to reduce body weight by converting more food into energy, not fat and its carotenoids protect against macular degeneration and cataracts. These berries have been linked to the prevention of diabetes and cancer and they also contains six vitamins and 21 minerals.
All of these little gems are more than just bountiful berries. These gems can come to the rescue with their powerful super food antioxidants. Health problems such as cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease can all be created by free radicals, but with significant amounts of antioxidants, they can protect healthy cells, reducing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Berries pack a big punch in a tiny package.
These berries are part of the Half Baked Diet Plan found here. Included in the E-Book are plenty of recipes and a 14 day meal plan. It really is a simple and very satisfying diet. You will love that you can still eat your most favorite foods!
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