3 reasons to eat more berries

We should all eat more berries. We always complain that there are no delicious and sweet things when we are on a diet or that are healthy. Well, it turns out that there are and apart from being delicious, they are great for you! Here are 3 reasons: Berries are full of antioxidants Studies show that just one cup of berries provides all the disease-fighting antioxidants you need for the day. These antioxidants contain compounds that prevent cell damage. Blueberries and blackberries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants known. Berries are low in calories, high in nutrition Diabetes, memory loss, excess weight, tumors, blood pressure: these are just some of the conditions on which blueberries can have a positive effect, according to studies. Blueberries have high levels of antioxidants and are very rich in vitamin C. In fact, NutritionData.com notes that 1 cup of blueberries has the following percentages of nutrients for your daily needs: 2% RDA vitamin A 24% RDA vitamin C 4% RDA vitamin E 36% RDA vitamin RDA 4% RDA TDAmin 4% RDA vitamin B6 A new study from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests that berries can help reduce belly fat, as well as some risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Berries are delicious and go with many things. It’s easy to incorporate berries into your diet because they taste great. Add them to your salads, mix them into smoothies, on your cereal, oatmeal, or grab a handful of dried berries for the road. Berries are a superfood you don’t want to pass up!