Berry Delight

Berry delight is a perfect nutrient-rich breakfast, and will give you an energizing and uplifting start to your day. You can also enjoy this recipe as a snack, dessert, or anytime. For something different and to get the benefit of the essential mineral salts we need, try adding in some fresh leafy greens like spinach, butter lettuce, or mâche to turn it into a vibrant salad for lunch or dinner.

This recipe couldn't be any easier to put together. The ingredients can easily be found at most supermarkets and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. Keep reading to learn just some of the many health benefits of the foods that make up this sweet treat. 

Restore the body in a number of ways with the antioxidant-packed strawberry. Not only is this juicy, red fruit loaded with vitamins A, B-complex and E, but it contains zinc, iron, manganese, and other essential minerals. Their rich vitamin C content can help strengthen your immune system by protecting you from any flu or cold that may be going around your home or workplace. If you are suffering with lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, COPD or another autoimmune disorder, the anti-inflammatory effects of the rich phenol content in strawberries can offer fantastic support.

The blueberry is a popular berry for its delicious taste and incredible healing properties, many of which have yet to be discovered. Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals abound in this tiny, powerful fruit. If you’re looking to improve your cognitive abilities or offer your circulatory system greater support, making blueberries a regular part of your diet can be very helpful. The larger cultivated blueberry offers some wonderful health benefits, but the smaller wild blueberry exceeds it and all other foods in its healing might. For this recipe, feel free to use cultivated blueberries, wild blueberries, or a delicious mix of both. 

The kiwi fruit doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once you slice one open you’ll see the stunning interior.

The banana is filled with essential trace minerals and macro minerals. The potassium found in a banana is incredible for helping to support neurotransmitter function. A rich creation of electrolytes can stem from the combined efforts of the banana's bioavailable potassium and abundant amino acids. If you’re in need of digestive assistance, bananas may be able to help. If you suffer from a hyperactive colon and small intestinal tract, this natural antispasmodic can aid in offering relief as well. 

Once you learn just how amazing the orange is, you will begin to celebrate each time you get the chance to snack on this miraculous fruit. The high level of flavonoids and limonoids found in oranges and their fellow citrus, the tangerine, help to ignite the coenzyme glutathione, which is abundant in these two fruits. Oranges and tangerines will be a vital piece of battling the global chronic illness issue thanks in part to this particularly powerful connection between the flavonoids and limonoids and the glutathione.


Berry Delight Bowl

Ingredients:
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 pint regular or wild blueberries
2 kiwi, sliced
1 banana, sliced
1 orange or tangerine, squeezed
optional: sprig of fresh basil or mint

Preparation:

Mix the strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and banana in a bowl together.

Squeeze the juice of the orange or tangerine over the fruit and gently mix.

Serve immediately and sprinkle with fresh basil or mint if desired. Eat, smile, and enjoy! 

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