|| A Very Berry Blend
Berries carry with them the property of having strong antioxidant potential, as they carry the flavonoid anthocyanins, which give them their tinted colours.
Such action potential may help to boost brain function, serving to improve memory, alertness and general performance overall.
Here is a list of 7 berry types, equipped for unleashing strong antioxidant features.
Such action potential may help to boost brain function, serving to improve memory, alertness and general performance overall.
Here is a list of 7 berry types, equipped for unleashing strong antioxidant features.
#7_ Acai berries
Native to South America and commonly grown in the Amazon rainforest. May be consumed in pulp or juice form.
Native to South America and commonly grown in the Amazon rainforest. May be consumed in pulp or juice form.
#5_ Wild Blueberries
The wild version of Blueberries is very much the smaller pea-sized kind compared to the larger cultivated blueberries, that carry a size ranging from 1.5 to 2 times that of the wilder version. But don’t let this tiny size fool you. The much wilder version is packed with 33% more anthocyanins, with greater punch and a more intense blueberry taste.
The wild version of Blueberries is very much the smaller pea-sized kind compared to the larger cultivated blueberries, that carry a size ranging from 1.5 to 2 times that of the wilder version. But don’t let this tiny size fool you. The much wilder version is packed with 33% more anthocyanins, with greater punch and a more intense blueberry taste.
#4_ Blackberries
Blackberries are the perennial type. With that said, it is a very easy berry to grow in temperate zones. México is one of the world’s largest producer of blackberries, targeted mainly for fresh off-season markets in North America and Europe. Not only is it a rich source of antioxidant, but also contains good source of Vitamin C and K.
Blackberries are the perennial type. With that said, it is a very easy berry to grow in temperate zones. México is one of the world’s largest producer of blackberries, targeted mainly for fresh off-season markets in North America and Europe. Not only is it a rich source of antioxidant, but also contains good source of Vitamin C and K.
#3_ Raspberries
What makes this choice uniquely attractive for the sweet tooth, is that it has a low sugar content with a value of 2.7 g per 100 g portion. It is like having your berry and eating it too. But wait, it gets even better! This raw berry type has considerable dietary fibre content with a value of 6.5 g per 100 g portion, a valuable contributor to blood glucose control. This may be the suitable choice then, if one is diabetic or pre-diabetic, once consumed in moderation. Food for thought.
What makes this choice uniquely attractive for the sweet tooth, is that it has a low sugar content with a value of 2.7 g per 100 g portion. It is like having your berry and eating it too. But wait, it gets even better! This raw berry type has considerable dietary fibre content with a value of 6.5 g per 100 g portion, a valuable contributor to blood glucose control. This may be the suitable choice then, if one is diabetic or pre-diabetic, once consumed in moderation. Food for thought.
#2_ Elderberries
This dark purple berry type is grown in much of the warmer parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. They need to be cooked in order to be consumed. Known indigenously for its medicinal properties in fighting off cold and flu. However, take caution! These berries have their bite. In its raw, unripe form, elderberries contain very toxic substances that may cause gastro-intestinal upset.
This dark purple berry type is grown in much of the warmer parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. They need to be cooked in order to be consumed. Known indigenously for its medicinal properties in fighting off cold and flu. However, take caution! These berries have their bite. In its raw, unripe form, elderberries contain very toxic substances that may cause gastro-intestinal upset.
#1_ Cranberries
You may more know this type by its juice form, right? Of course! But in its fruit form, you may recognize them by their bright red colour and tart taste. However you meet them, cranberries are power packed with those antioxidants. Much like blueberries, cranberries also contain Quercetin and Myricetin flavonoids, more densely populated in their fruit skins. Not only that! Interestingly, they also contain the phytonutrients known as A-type proanthocyanidins, responsible for inhibiting E. coli from attaching to the lining of the urinary tract. Cranberries are very useful, therefore, when one considers taking preventive measures against Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
You may more know this type by its juice form, right? Of course! But in its fruit form, you may recognize them by their bright red colour and tart taste. However you meet them, cranberries are power packed with those antioxidants. Much like blueberries, cranberries also contain Quercetin and Myricetin flavonoids, more densely populated in their fruit skins. Not only that! Interestingly, they also contain the phytonutrients known as A-type proanthocyanidins, responsible for inhibiting E. coli from attaching to the lining of the urinary tract. Cranberries are very useful, therefore, when one considers taking preventive measures against Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).