Berries can also be colorful and healthy additions to some of your everyday meals. Try some of these simple ways to add more berries to your diet.

• Add washed berries and a small container of light yogurt or pudding for "dipping" to lunch boxes.

• Add berries and chopped nuts to a baby spinach or spring-mix salad.

• Include berries with your favorite cereal or yogurt for a healthy breakfast.

• Add strawberries or raspberries with champagne to a Sunday brunch table.

• Top an angel food cake with berries for a light dessert.

• Mix berries with fruit-flavored syrup to top waffles, pancakes or French toast.

• Make a fresh mixed berry salad for a colorful side dish

• Sweet, juicy berries are great snacks — just rinse them and take them to work for a pick-me-up during the day.