Plump, juicy and bursting with nutrients, berries are some of the healthiest food you can eat. Discover why these tiny yet mighty fruits are the ultimate superfood as we spotlight bountiful berries from the Checkers HealthyFood Catalogue.
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Spotlight on... bountiful berries
Last time, we celebrated nature's nutrient-rich delicacies, immune-supporting apples and pears. Next up in our fruit basket of fun? Bountiful berries!
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Why pick berries?
Berries are some of the healthiest food you can eat, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
It's rich in antioxidants, high in fibre, low in calories, and bursting with vitamins and minerals, most notably vitamin C and K, potassium and magnesium.
Plus, It's delicious and nutritious, whether you eat it fresh or frozen.
Pro tip:Eat a handful of mixed berries every day. Pick fresh or frozen over dried berries to manage your sugar intake.
How to add more berries to your diet
- Start your day right by adding a handful of fresh or frozen berries to your oatmeal or yoghurt or whip up a berry-licious smoothie.
- Add berries to sparkling water or cold-brewed herbal tea for a refreshing and nutritious drink.
- Go savoury. Add berries to your salads or make a sweet and savoury berry salsa to enjoy with fish, grilled meat or tacos.
- Have a fruity dessert, like low-fat plain yoghurt topped with mixed berries, or add berries to muffins and pancakes.
Berry-licious recipes for a healthier you
Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats
The Grand Slam of breakfast recipes, packed with fibre and flavour!
Raspberry Frangipane
Tart
A gluten-free crust, a sweet and tangy filling... need we say more?
Blackberries and Greens
Salad
Avocado, blackberries, goats cheese, leafy greens... salad is served!
How to keep your berries blissfully fresh
- Store fresh, unwashed berries in your fridge immediately after buying them.
- Avoid moisture: keep berries in a paper towel-lined container with ventilation and rinse only when you're ready to use them.
- Frozen berries have the same health benefits as fresh ones, so you can freeze berries in airtight bags to use later.
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This article is for educational purposes only. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.