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In this week's challenge you must Eat Berries With Breakfast .Berries are an incredible food, rich in nutrients for our brain, our digestion, and they’re disease-preventative. They’re also a fresh source of produce and keep us fuller than processed cereals with dried fruits. Add 1/2 cup of your choice frozen or fresh berries to either a smoothie, oatmeal, or just have some with some unsweetened coconut yogurt and a little chia or flax seeds. Berries are also a great source of vitamin C to kickstart your immune system
- Loaded with antioxidants
Berries are high in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which may protect your cells from free radical damage..
- May help improve blood sugar and insulin response
Berries may improve blood sugar and insulin response when consumed with high-carb foods or included in smoothies.
- High in fiber
Berries contain fiber, which may increase feelings of fullness, as well as reduce appetite and the number of calories your body absorbs from mixed meals.
- Provide many nutrients
Berries are low in calories yet rich in several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and manganese.
- Help fight inflammation
Berries may help reduce inflammation and decrease your risk of heart disease and other health problems.
- May help lower cholesterol levels
Berries have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and help protect it from becoming oxidized, which may reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Strawberry-Thyme Jam
- Fruit Pizza
- Berry Pavlovas
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- Blueberry Blast Smoothie
- Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Blueberry Bread and Rice Pudding with Orange-Caramel Sauce
The 8 Healthiest Berries You Can Eat - Learn more here.
9 Amazing Health Benefits of Berries - Learn more here.
This challenge was closed on 10/27/2019