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Naturipe Farms™ berries are good tasting, but they are also an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Living a wholesome,
balanced life requires a nutritious diet and physical activity. According to the USDA, blueberries rank as the healthiest type of fruit, followed by cranberries,
blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, respectively. A balanced diet rich in berries can provide the essential nutrients you need to keep you healthy.
Berries are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C, and they are low in fat and cholesterol. Berries are thought to be helpful in preventing
a variety of diseases and illnesses, including cancer.
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Nutritional Information
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Strawberries
Strawberries are a wholesome source for essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium and
antioxidants that help keep you and your family healthy. Just eight strawberries have more vitamin C than a medium orange. Strawberries are low in
fat and calories, which makes them a great snack and they are also thought to be helpful in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
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Blueberries
Blueberries have consistently been recognized as the fruit with the highest antioxidant activity. These tasty
berries offer twice as many health-giving antioxidants as spinach, more than three times as many as oranges, red grapes and cherries
and more than four times as many as grapefruit, white grapes, bananas and apples. Blueberries are also thought to be helpful in
improving memory function and healthy aging.
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Blackberries
Blackberries are a delicious source of vitamins A, B, C, E, calcium, fiber and iron. In fact, just a half-cup serving of raw blackberries
has about the same fiber content as a three-fourths cup of brown rice. Blackberries offer you and your family a flavorful way to get essential vitamins and
nutrients.
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Red & Golden Raspberries
Raspberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, iron, potassium, antioxidants and cancer-fighting ellagic acid.
Ellagitannins, a family of compounds almost exclusive to the raspberry, are reported to have anti-cancer activity and contribute to the raspberry's antioxidant
power. They are also a great source of fiber, which can help maintain your family's healthy cholesterol levels.
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Cranberries
Cranberries are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. These berries are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients that can be
helpful in preventing urinary tract infections, and are also thought to be helpful in protecting your family from heart disease, cancer, stomach ulcers and
periodontal gum disease.
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Currants
Currants are a fantastic source of anthocyanins, which are thought to help relieve inflammation. The antioxidants in currants are thought to help promote
healthy aging and neurological functions. According to a recent study, antioxidants found in currants may help protect your family against Alzheimer's disease.
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Gooseberries
Gooseberries are a good source of fiber and are high in vitamin C. These berries also contain bioflavonoids and have beneficial antioxidant properties.
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