Obsession with Berries. Be Kind to your Body.

A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?
Albert Einstein

                   

     Ever since childhood I have been extremely obsessed with fruits and vegetables. My family always thought I was a strange kid because while others were begging for ice cream and Dunkeroos, I was overly excited about raspberries, blueberries, etc. As a child, I didn't even consider the health benefits of berries. They were pretty and tasted good. That's all I cared about. As a child, I never made choices based on health...I merely cared about immediate satisfaction: This tastes good. I want it. The End. Due to the fact that I love these foods so much, I look back wondering if some of us have the innate desire to be healthy, without even realizing it. 

I could talk about berries forever. But here are my favorites and their benefits. 

Blueberries: 

Antioxidants

Vitamins A B and C

Immune system boosters

Prevents infections

Slows down the affects of aging 

Reduces belly fat

Urinary tract health

Preserves vision

Brain health

...etc!

Pomegranate seeds (not a berry): (Ruby of the Earth)

Fights breast cancer

Lung cancer prevention

Protects the arteries                                                   

Alzheimer's Disease prevention

Lowers cholesterol 

Lowers blood pressure

Dental protection

....there's more-do the research..otherwise I'd be typing for days (which I wouldn't mind).

Strawberries: 

Boost Immunity

Promote eye health

Fight Cancer

Younger, glowing skin! (wahooo)

Fight bad cholesterol

Boost fibre

Aid in weight management

Promote pre-natal health

...etc.

     There are more berries that I am obsessed with, but you get the point. If not, contact me and I will ramble for hours. 

     Don't have time to add these jewels of the Earth to your diet? Make smoothies...Make large portions of salads that last a week..add berries to your cereal, etc. The decisions we make today impact us in the future. Eat berries. They are pretty...they taste good..oh yeah, and they do cool things to your body...if you know what I mean. K bye!

Yum, just bought these.