Berries

Not only are they yummy and refreshing, they are good for us.

I eat then like candy, Ed and I adore them. Ed likes Raspberries a lot so I have to get my share fast before its gone. I love Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries in that order.
Why eat a hard candy when you can bite on a juicy berry?
Well i gues hard candy have their place.

Nutrition reasons to eat Berries:

One cup of strawberries contains over 100 mg of vitamin C, almost as much as a cup of orange juice. We need vitamin C for immune system function and for strong connective tissue. Strawberries also add a bit of calcium, magnesium, folate and potassium and only 53 calories.
The pigments that give berries their beautiful blue and red hues are also good for your health. Berries contain phytochemicals and flavonoids that may help to prevent some diseases. Cranberries and blueberries contain a substance that may prevent bladder infections. Eating a diet rich in blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and strawberries may help to reduce your risk of several types of cancers. Blueberries and raspberries also contain lutein, which is important for healthy vision.

Blackberries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. They also provide high amounts antioxidant compounds, which may help protect our cells from damage. There is some evidence of reduced cancer and heart disease risk from blueberries.


Blueberries are one of foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants. They have a moderately low amount of sugar compared to other fruits.

Convinced? Good , Go get it!