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Berry Bash
The Amazing Health Benefits of Berries
Berries not only taste good, but they provide a whole lot of
benefits that will nourish you from the inside out.
Stay Full with Fiber Just 1 cup of berries can provide 3-10g of
fiber. That’s 10-33% of your daily fiber recommendation!
Fiber:o Supports good digestive healtho Keeps you feeling full longero Boosts your metabolismo Helps you keep your muscleo Helps control blood glucose levels,
reducing the risk of diabetes
A Low Calorie Sweet Treat Berries are a great low calorie snack
to grab on the go or add to recipes. They satisfy a sweet tooth with their
natural sugars. Berries are made up of more than
80% water to help keep you hydrated and feeling full.
Look and Feel Good with Antioxidants
Berries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants.
o Antioxidants protect our bodies against free radicals that cause cell damage.
Antioxidants help fight many diseases. All the benefits can be gained from
eating just 1 cup of berries each day! Antioxidants:
o Boost memory and focuso Promote skin health and keep
skin looking young Fight wrinkles, acne, and
uneven skin toneo Protect against sun damageo Reduce muscle soreness and
fatigueo Protect joints during exerciseo Reduce inflammation in the body
Helps prevent many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and
A Nutrient Powerhouse Berries supply a variety of vitamins
and minerals. Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium,
Vitamin K, and Manganese help build and maintain strong bones.
Vitamin C helps prevent sickness and helps you recover from colds faster.
Copper helps maintain the natural, bright color of your hair and eyes.
Vitamin E helps your hair and nails grow and keeps your skin healthy.
B-complex vitamins boost your metabolism to increase your energy levels.
Any questions? Please contact Megan Klein, [email protected], Central Michigan University Dietetics Student, or her Supervising Nutrition and Dietetics Professor, Dr. Leslie Hildebrandt, PhD, RD, [email protected]. Visit our website: https://atozincblog.wordpress.com/Check us out on Facebook:
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