It's Time for Spring Fun with Berries!

Today I want to share this fun Berry Fact Sheet, to get your clients ready for some seasonal shopping that's great for their health. Check it out...Here's the text of the handout:Berries are Packed with Nutrients:

• Did you know that blueberries have 26% of your daily value (DV) of manganese in a single cup? They’re also loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber!
• Speaking of vitamin C, blackberries have tons of it — 50% DV in a one cup serving, along with 47% DV manganese, 36% DV vitamin K, 31% DV fiber, and even 12% DV copper. That’s all in a 62-calorie package!
• That same amount of raspberries has lots of fiber, packed into only 64 calories. Plus, raspberries contain antioxidants, which are linked to disease prevention.

Berry Trivia:

• Blueberries are related to cranberries, azaleas, and even rhododendrons!
• 95% of commercial blueberries are grown in North America.
• Blackberries are native to North America and still grow wild in many areas.
• Blackberries and raspberries are aggregate fruits.
• Raspberries can be red, yellow, orange, purple, or even black! Their dominant color affects what vitamins and other nutrients can be found in the berries.
• According to the study, Raspberries and Human Health: A Review, “Red raspberries are a common and important fruit in the Western diet due to their content of essential nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals.”

Of course, I wouldn't leave you without a few handy recipe links. Which one will you make first?

• Berries with Vanilla Custard
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Very Berry Smoothie
• Blueberry Pandowdy

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