Food of the Week: Blackberries
Interesting Blackberry Facts
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Why, you may ask, are blackberries such a rich dark color? It’s because of the anthocyanin; potent antioxidants which keeps our urinary tract healthy, helps us age well and maintains healthy memory function.
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High in Ellagic acid which has been shown to reduce the tumors associated with some cancers.
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The cyclical acid in blackberries is a similar compound to the active ingredient in aspirin and can have effects against atherosclerosis in the same way that aspirin does.
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1 cup of blackberries contains 6 g of fiber which helps push waste through our intestines.
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Blackberries are a good source of Vitamins A & C. It is also a good source for potassium.
*******Fun Fact: The study of blackberries is known as “batology”. There are over 1,000 known species of blackberries.********