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Friday, May 7, 2010

Berries

Fresh berries are some of the most powerful (and delicious) disease-fighting foods available. The are naturally low in calories, but the best news about berries is their abundant anti-cancer and anti-aging benefits! Their antioxidants help the body fight against a variety of diseases, including lung, skin and cervical cancer; heart disease; high blood pressure; and Alzheimer's disease.

Strawberries - A daily serving of (8 medium) strawberries provides:
45 Calories with 12g Carbohydrate, 1g Protein, and
0g Fat
160% of your day's supply of Vitamin C (more than one orange!)
16% of your day's supply of Fiber
20% of your day's supply of Folic Acid

Raspberries - A daily serving (1 cup) of raspberries provides:
60 Calories with 15g Carbohydrate, 1g Protein, and 1g Fat
50% of your day's supply of Vitamin C
32% of your day's supply of Fiber
6% of your day's supply of Folic Acid

Blueberries - A daily serving (1 cup) of blueberries provides:
80 Calories with 21g Carbohydrate, 1g Protein, and 0g Fat
25% of your day's supply of Vitamin C
14% of your day's supply of Fiber
2% of your day's supply of Folic Acid

Blackberries - A daily serving (1 cup) of blackberries provides:
60 Calories with 2g Protein and only 1g Fat
50% of your day's supply of Vitamin C
32% of your day's supply of Fiber
9% of your day's supply of Folic Acid
6% of your day's supply of Iron
4% of your day's supply of Calcium

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