Berries: What | When | Why
Berries sure do pack a nutrient dense punch and are easy to get into your diet. Our personal favourite way is a delicious smoothie bowl. (Recipe coming soon) or just freezing blueberries and having them as a snack 😋
Berries are loaded with antioxidants which help control those free radicals! (Free radicals are unstable molecules are a by-product of your metabolism). Here are a couple more benefits:
- They are also known to improve blood sugar levels.
- Berries are high in dietary fibre (helps you feel fuller longer which reduces hunger and lowers your calorie intake)
- Packs a nutrition punch which includes vitamins: C, K, manganese, copper and folate
- Helps to fight against inflammation in the body
- Good for your skin
Examples for berries to include in your diet are:
- Blueberries - 148g, 84kcal, 3.6g fibre, Vitamin C 16%, Vitamin K 24%, Manganese 22%.
- Raspberries - 123g, 64kcal, 8g fibre, Vitamin C 36%, Vitamin K 8%, Manganese 36%.
- Goji Berries - 28g, 98kcal, 3.7g fibre, Vitamin C 15%, Vitamin A 42%, Iron 11%.
- Strawberries - 144g, 46kcal, 3g fibre, Vitamin C 97%, Manganese 24%
Definitely worth getting these delicious fruits into your diet.