You may have been told by your mother to drink orange juice. But blackberries may be the best way to beat bugs.
Blackberries have more antioxidants than any other food, and they are good for fighting the flu and colds. Blackberries also contain high levels of vitamin C and magnesium. Too much vitamin C can cause fatigue and stress, which can lead to a weakening immune system. Blackberries are rich in folate, but low in vitamin C.
calories. A cup of blackberries has 75 calories, less fat than 1 gram and 7.6 grams fiber.
To boost your immune system, eat blackberries every day. There is no nutritional difference in fresh and frozen blackberries so you can use them both in your recipes. Are you unsure how to incorporate blackberries into your daily diet? The Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission offers these suggestions:
Fresh blackberries can be added to your morning cereal.
A healthy blackberry smoothie is a great way to start your day. For fruit and protein, combine blackberries with honey and yogurt.
Blackberries can be used in muffins, waffles, and pancakes.
– Add blackberries to salads
For an elegant and simple dessert, mix blackberries with sugar.
Blackberries can be used as decorations for cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.
Blackberries can be added to ice cream and pudding.
Blackberries can be used to make jam and then you can use it in place of grape jelly for your next peanut butter or jelly sandwich.
– Place blackberries in sparkling mineral water or sangria.
Visit this site for more blackberry recipes and ideas. www.oregon-berries.com.
