Berry Picking Bounty

One of our favorite summer activities is berry picking.  Part of the fun is that we also love to eat as much or more than we pick.  This was our bounty after a fun afternoon in our own backyard.  We made berry cobbler and home made shortcake with berries ...  very yummy.




But more than how good berries taste is the nutrition power punch you get from them.  A study earlier this year showed that eating 3 or more servings of berries each week may reduce women's heart attack risk.

What makes berries so great?  Berries are high in antioxidants and polyphenols which help fight chronic disease and cancer.  Berries are also a good source of flavonoids and are naturally found in other red and blue colored fruits and vegetables like cherries, grapes, eggplant and plums.

So, whether you are growing your own or getting produce from local farmer markets this season, stash away some extra in the freezer so you can enjoy long after the growing season ends.