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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Navneet Kaur
Diet
There are so many types of berries that it is tough to say which one is the best. Most berries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Let's discuss some of the healthiest ones.
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Strawberries are low in calories. They are approx. 92% water and naturally rich in nutrients like vitamin C, folate, potassium, manganese, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.
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Blueberries contain anthocyanin, which accounts for their blue colour and most health benefits. These berries are superb for bone, skin, digestion, heart, and brain health.
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These deep red berries are delicious and nutritious. They contain several micronutrients like vitamins C, E, K, copper, and manganese. Cranberries are considered beneficial in reducing the risk of Urinary Tract Infections.
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These low-carb berries are incredibly healthy. They are packed with vitamins C, and K, dietary fibre, and antioxidants and are considered superb for brain health.
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Raspberries are a great source of nutrients like dietary fibre, vitamin C, K, manganese, etc. Raspberries possess anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve pain, swelling, and redness.
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Mulberries are commonly found in red, black, or white colour. They are also low in calories but a house of potent antioxidants like anthocyanins, rutin, chlorogenic acid, and myricetin.
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Goji berries are tiny red berries with a slightly sweet, sour taste. They have high vitamin A and C content and have been shown to boost immune health naturally.
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