Berries; A Power House of Nutrition
Berries engage all of our senses. They appeal to us visually first from their bright, colorful appearance, making us salivate before even reaching our taste buds. Then it's ((**POW*)) as we taste the sweet sun in our mouth.
Berries are full of nature's disease-figthing nutrients and anti-oxidants and a wonderful treat anyday, anytime.
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Quick Facts
Berries contain phytochemicals and flavonoids (antioxidants) that may help prevent some diseases.Cranberries and blueberries help prevent bladder infections.
Blueberries and raspberries contain lutein, which is good for vision.
Eating a diet rich in berries may help prevent certain cancers.
Alkalinity vs Acidic
Fruits vary in alkalinity and acidity, and are classified as alkaline, slightly acidic, and neutral depending on the minerals they contain.Even the most acidic fruits are not as acidic as nuts, grains, or seeds (saying nothing of meat).
- Alakline Berry:
Blackberry, Raspberry, Huckleberry, Loganberry, Cranberry.
- Neutral Berry:
Strawberry, Blueberry.
- Slightly Acidic Berry:
Mulberry
** info from this lens compiled from:
Eating For Beauty by David Wolfe, 2002
Sunfood Cuisine by Frédéric Patenaude, 2002
Online internet searches.
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- Characteristics:
- ranges from 5mm to 16mm
- varies in color from greenish-white, yellowish, light red, dark red, purple-blue, reddish black, to dark purple.
- degree of bitter to sweet is also variable by region.
- there are both wild and cultivated species. - Health benefits:
- #1 in antioxidant activity
- enemies of bad cholesterol
- good for the eyes
- slows down the aging process
- improves neurological function
- urinary track health - Growing Blueberries:
- fast growing, with fruit maturing 2 to 3 months after flowering.
- varieties are classified as early, early midseason, midseason, late season and late season according to time of maturity.
*** Blackberry ***
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- Characteristics:
- rich in minerals
- deep black color, softness, aromatic smell
- many wild and cultivated variations. - Health benefits:
- low in carb and calories
- high in fiber and vitamin C
- good blood cleanser - Growing Blueberries:
- May - August season, depending on location.
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Goji Berry
Also Called Wolfberry, they have been part of Traditional Chinese medecine for 2,000 years, and a cure for many diseases.
- Health benefits:
- improves eyesight
- boosts immunity
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*** Cranberry ***
Not just a side dish, cranberry deserve their center spot at the table.
- The juice of cranberries is believed to flush out bacteria out of the body and particularly effective for uninary infections.
- Health benefits:
- cancer fighting with antioxidants
- fights plaque with tannin
*** Mulberry ***
- Vary in size and color, from white, black, purple, or red, to sometimes multicolored.
- Health Benefits:
- high in iron, calcium, and other minerals.
- good for stomach ulcers.
Berry Books
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How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits: (And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) (How to Grow More Vegetables: (And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains,) by John Jeavons
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The Backyard Berry Book: A Hands-On Guide to Growing Berries, Brambles, and Vine Fruit in the Home Garden by Stella Otto
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Berry Grower's Companion by Barbara L. Bowling
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The Practical Guide to Container Gardening by Steve Bradley, Susan Berry
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Kitchen Harvest: Growing Oragnic Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs in Containers by Susan Berry
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The Berry Bible: With 175 Recipes Using Cultivated and Wild, Fresh and Frozen Berries by Janie Hibler
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Berries, Nuts, And Seeds (Take-Along Guide) by Diane Burns
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*** Raspberry ***
Buy at AllPosters.comCultivated and wild in many areas of the world. The wild tend to be sweeter than the cultivated variety, with more nutrition.
Season: July - August
- Come in a variety of colors:
- red, black, yellow and white. - Health benefits:
- vitamin C and potasium
- rich in calcium, iron, and other minerals.
- good system cleanser, clearing accumulated mucus in the body.
*** Strawberry ***
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Wild strawberries are smaller and sweeter, with more nutrition than its counterpart.
Season: Summer
- Characteristics:
- deep red, wonderful aroma. - Health benefits:
- skin-cleanser
- rich in vitamin C
- also contain calcium, magnesium, folate, and potasium.
*** Currant ***
Currants have very real benefits, in both red and black varieties.
- used in Europe to break fevers, increase appetite, aid digestion, and speed wound healing.
A Berry Morning To You!
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- businessblossom businessblossom Oct 23, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
- I love berries, and I have had the pleasure of growing my own patch of strawberries and several vigorous blackberry vines (too vigorous, actually) -- this lens brought back many sweet and berry-licious memories. I also will use this as a reference when I refer folks (which I do fairly often) to the benefits of berries for certain ailments. Thanks so much -- I'm favoriting this, and giving it five stars.
Berries Come In Many Colors & Flavors
What's your taste?
Some like them all, some wouldn't touch one with a ten foot poll. What's your preference? Are you an all berries are great or are you divided? Or again, do you have strong feelings for one or the other?
Tell us which ones and why.
Which Berry For You?
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businessblossom says:
I love strawberries most of all, though not even the best organic ones have ever met those I grew myself for two years. Blackberries and blueberries are close behind in my book.
Posted October 23, 2008
Sunfish says:
I love raspberries in particular, maybe because we had bushes of them in the back of the yard as a kid and could go pick and eat them anytime we wanted.
Posted June 22, 2008
Ugh, none of that one for me!
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