Health Foods - Berries

Antioxidant Foods:
Uncooked fresh fruit and vegetables are the best places to find antioxidants. Prunes, Raisins, Cherries, Berries - (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants), Black Grapes, Bananas, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Chestnuts, Brazils and Hazelnuts are particularly good sources.

Berries:
Berries are important for immune health, being rich in the antioxidant vitamins - Vitamins C, E and beta carotene, which converts within the body to Vitamin A. These provide protection against infection and disease by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for cellular damage in our bodies.
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, BlackCurrants and Black Grapes have an important role to play in anti-ageing - they have been found to prevent collagen from breaking down.
Berries also have a stabilizing effect on the menstrual cycle, as well as high levels of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Strawberries are believed to soothe arthritic inflammation.
Raspberries are good for indigestion and menstrual problems.
Blackberries are very energizing and make excellent blood cleansers, as do blackcurrants, redcurrants and blueberries.
Blackberries and Cranberries are useful for clearing congestion in the respiratory tract and soothing sore throats.
Cranberries and Blackcurrants are beneficial for kidney and urinary tract infections.