Berries Berries…the joys of eating and juicing them. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries,
strawberries, goji berries, mulberries…!
Not only do the different kinds of berries taste great, but they have huge nutritional benefits. Unlike
higher-sugar-content fruit, you really can’t overdo it with the low sugar content, which
are universally accepted by pretty much every type of diet out there. Blackberries and
blueberries are great for your health in the following ways:
- Brain: blueberries have been shown to improve cognition. Odds are blackberries
contain some of the same brain supporting compounds.
- Cardiovascular Health: help strengthen blood vessels and support healthy cholesterol
levels.
- Improve Eyesight: prevent age-related degeneration and support eye health by
reducing oxidative stress.
- Anticancer: help prevent many types of cancer mainly through antioxidant free radical
quenching.
- Blood Sugar: berries are low glycemic and therefore won’t spike blood sugar.
- Antioxidant: the dark pigment (anthocyanins) that gives berries their color is
loaded with antioxidants that benefit your entire body.
Recipe
1 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 frozen banana (or frozen banana chunks)
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup blueberries
Add-ons
Ice cubes (for extra creaminess and an ice cream-like texture if your
blender can handle it)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 289 | Fat: 18g | Protein: 3g | Carbohydrates: 34g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin
A: 11% | Vitamin C: 46% | Calcium: 34% | Iron: 11%
