Berries are currently in season. And lucky for us, berries are some of the most nutrient-dense fruits packed with numerous health benefits and deliciousness. If you've been told to load up on antioxidants, berries can help with that. I try to eat several servings of berries each week. One study revealed that eating berries can reduce a woman's heart attack risk by up to 34% thanks to specific dietary flavonoids like anthocyanins (source). Berries have also been shown to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help combat some common nutritional deficiencies. They're also known to be mood-boosting and full of fiber. When buying berries, opt for organic options as often as possible. Conventionally grown berries usually test high for pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
There are many ways to enjoy berries. I personally like to eat handfuls of raw berries at peak season. When they are not in season, I purchase bags of frozen berries. Sometimes I eat them frozen straight from the bag. Other times, I thaw a handful out overnight in the fridge and then add them to plain Greek yogurt at breakfast the next morning. Berries can be fun to cook and bake with. I've rounded up a few berry recipes for you to try out in your own kitchen. Check them out below.
Classic Acai Bowl from Bakerita
Maqui Berry Smoothie Bowl from Eating Bird Food
Blueberry Compote from Castaway Kitchen
Blackened Chicken Avocado Berry Salad from Unbound Wellness
Superfood Salad with Blueberry Lemon Vinaigrette from Wholesomelicious
Triple Berry Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad from Paleo Running Momma
Cranberry Chicken Salad from Tasty Thin
Sheet Pan Blueberry Glazed Salmon from Pretend It's a Donut
Berry Salsa from The Crowded Table
Blueberry Balsamic Steak Sauce from Starseed Kitchen
Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples from Real Food Education
Strawberry Shortcake Bars - from Health Little Peach
Raspberry Coconut Bars from This Mess is Ours
Berry Pecan Bars from What Great Grandma Ate
BlueberryCrumb Bars from Mary's Whole Life
Huckleberry Crumb Bars - from Bake it Paleo
Gluten-Free Berry Fruit Pizza from The Real Food Dietitians
Blackberry Cobbler from The Roasted Root
Cranberry Lemon Upside Down Cake from Primal Palate
Blackberry Ginger Galette from Savory Lotus
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