On the Fourth Day of Christmas, My RD gave to me, 4 Healthy Berries. They may be small, but Berries of all kinds and sizes are BIG on antioxidants such as anthocyanins, quercetin, and vitamin C. Anthocyanins give berries their vibrant color, reduce inflammation, and may help prevent and manage arthritis. Anthocyanins work together with quercetin to help slow age-related memory-loss. Quercetin can also decrease the inflammatory effects of chemicals in the synovial fluid of the joints for people with inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin C is responsible for the health of collagen, which helps maintain cartilage stores and aids in joint flexibility. Eating vitamin C–rich berries will contribute to radiant skin and healthy hair, and may reduce the risk of arthritis, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Add berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, boysenberries, blackberries to name a few) to cereal, yogurts, smoothies, salads or just enjoy for a healthy snack! Tip: Buy frozen and stock up when on sale so they are readily available for you to enjoy any day of the year! Here’s 10 Super Berry Smoothie Recipes. And, the best part is you can also add in flax or chia seeds, and spinach or kale! sparkpeople/blog/blog.asp?post=10_super_berry_smoothie_recipes
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:50:10 +0000