I recently blogged about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and there are many! A major part of that diet is fresh fruit. We should be eating several servings of fresh fruit every day.
Berries are a great way to add powerful antioxidants to your diet. Antioxidants are important disease-fighting compounds that can prevent cell damage and help boost your body’s immune system. Berries and other foods were featured in a major study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. This research study provides a large comprehensive report of antioxidant content in fruits and vegetables. Berries were at the top of the list in providing the most antioxidant values.
One of the great things about berries is that they are easily found year-round across the country. Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are some of the best sources.
One very easy & elegant dessert I serve frequently is a half cup of rinsed blueberries, a half-cup rinsed & sliced strawberries, sprinkled with a handful of raw, unsalted almonds. I top it off with a dollop of low-fat, low-sugar whipped cream. To add some elegance to this easy, delicious dessert, serve it in a chilled martini glass or other pretty glassware or bowl.
It’s very easy, healthy and tastes great! Enjoy!
Hi Denise! Having fun checking out your blog and website. Just thought I’d add that we buy frozen berries by the case around here–for smoothies, in oatmeal, on pancakes, and often to eat right out of the bag like little popsicles. Big fans of berries!
Hi Kara! That is great about buying frozen berries in bulk and using them in so many ways! I bet your family loves it. Good to hear from you and thanks for the comments about my blog and website!