Berries

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Berries are among the most popular fruits to use not only in juice, but smoothies as well. 
They are full of antioxidants, easy to find year-round, inexpensive, and sweeten up any 
of your favorite juices. 


Nutrients in Berries

While the exact amounts will vary based on the variety of berries you are consuming, 
here are some common traits:

They are all low in calories and fat.
You get a good amount of fiber, with lower sugar content.  
Most berries have a high water content. 

Some of the vitamins and minerals you will find in berries like strawberries, blueberries, 
and raspberries include:

Vitamin C
Folate
Potassium
Manganese


Health Benefits of Berries

These and other nutrients in your berries will provide you with health benefits like:

Improving your hair and skin health.
Boosting your metabolism.
Possibly reducing your risk of cancer.
Reducing inflammation in the body.
Increasing fiber and improving your digestion.
Balancing out blood sugar.


Ways to Use Berries

When it comes to berries, you have many options available for your juice. First of all, 
there are a lot of berries to choose from, including strawberries, blueberries, 
blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries. Most of them are available in organic, which 
is always preferred when you are juicing. 

You can typically find them at local grocery stores, natural food stores, and farmers’ 
markets. Berries are great to add variety to your juice, or just to sweeten up a juice that 
contains a lot of greens and vegetables. 

Another option for berries is to combine them with fruits like oranges or apples for a 
fiber-rich, nutrient-dense fruit juice without the added sugar you would get from store-
bought juice. 

Remember with any ingredient, not to use too much at once. You want to start with a 
handful of berries for your juice combination before adding more to get the flavor and 
consistency you want.

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