Berries are small, rounded fruits that are pulpy and juicy. They are grown in a wide variety of colors and are high in nutritional content. The number of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and minerals present in berries makes them an excellent medicinal fruit. These sweet and sour tasting delights are typically used in jams, preserves, desserts, and [...]
There's nothing like a smoothie made with fresh, organic berries. Especially raspberries. Raspberries taste good and are very good for you. These sweet, tart berries are are high in antioxidants, plant compounds that protect against cell damage. Antioxidants may reduce your risk of certain chronic diseases. They are a great source of fiber, packing 8 grams [...]
After my glass of warm water with lemon, two stimulating mugs of green tea are must-haves for me each morning. Green tea gives me just the kick I need to kickstart my day--especially because I am not a natural "morning person"--although I am still working on that! In fact, it's always on my list of New Year Resolutions--year [...]
It feels like "raspberry fest" in my kitchen this week because those juicy red organic berries are finally priced at the lower than usual price of $3.99 in my local natural foods store. For weeks, I haunted the berry section, browsing the prices of the organic raspberries. I watched them go from a high of $8.99 for a [...]
