{"id":10129,"date":"2009-07-27T01:00:52","date_gmt":"2009-07-27T06:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=10129"},"modified":"2009-07-26T22:47:45","modified_gmt":"2009-07-27T03:47:45","slug":"sweeten-up-your-day-with-the-health-benefits-of-berries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/sweeten-up-your-day-with-the-health-benefits-of-berries\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweeten Up Your Day With the Health Benefits of Berries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bowl<\/a>July is national berry month. This is the time to enjoy nature’s candy! They’re super-sweet this time of year. If you need a reason to love berries, I’ll give you three: berries are are portable, palate pleasing and packed with nutrition. What’s not to love? Even better, berries antioxidant power can help prevent disease.<\/p>\n

Antioxidants<\/a> protect our cells from oxidative damage and inflammation, and they have been linked to heart and brain health, supporting a healthy immune system and protection against certain cancers.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to add in berries to healthy foods<\/a> you already enjoy. Here’s a few ideas for bumping up your berry intake this month.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Toss colorful berries into your leafy green salads or get creative and make a simple vinaigrette dressing with pur\u00e9ed berries to add visual distinction and extra antioxidant power to your meal.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Berries make great smoothie<\/a> ingredients. Take advantage of the natural sugars in berries. Blend with low-fat yogurt and a banana for a creamy pick-me-up that rivals a milkshake in taste.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0On the go? Grab a container of tasty blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries for your next hike, picnic or errand-running afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"fresh<\/a>Strawberries<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juicy Health Benefits:<\/p>\n