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the health jeanne
by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life
‘Tis the season to pick and enjoy their daily servings of fruits and
fresh berries! Who can pick them vegetables for good health. The
without tasting some? Picking current Dietary Guidelines for
berries fresh produces the best flavor Americans recommend that we
and nutrients. should be eating more fruits: one-
Yours truly considers berries to and-a-half to two cups (preferably
be on the top lists of “superfoods.” whole) fruit daily.
They are good sources of naturally Among the berry sources,
occurring antioxidants. These blueberries and raspberries are my
include anthocyanins, ellagic acid, favorites. They are loaded with tons
and quercetin, which can help to of nutrients. Eat them fresh or add
resist disease. In addition, there to a smoothie for a refreshing snack!
are vitamins, minerals, and fiber in This is the perfect time of the
these delicious berries. Strawberries, year to get your fresh berry-fill
blackberries, blueberries, of nutrients. And, while you’re
cranberries, and raspberries can munching on these delicious treats, I
result in “berry good health”! suggest you freeze some for a snack
According to “Environmental next winter.
Nutrition” studies, there is a link Another friendly reminder to
between berry-rich diets and a everyone: eat whole and fresh
decreased risk of heart disease and foods while they are in season.
improved bone and eye health. Healthiness is truly an individual’s
The question remains concerning responsibility—you are what you
how many Americans are getting eat!
We Invite You to Share Your Good News!
[email protected] • Message Line 240-288-0108 • Publisher’s Line 301-271-1050 • Fax 301-447-2946
the health jeanne
by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life
‘Tis the season to pick and enjoy their daily servings of fruits and
fresh berries! Who can pick them vegetables for good health. The
without tasting some? Picking current Dietary Guidelines for
berries fresh produces the best flavor Americans recommend that we
and nutrients. should be eating more fruits: one-
Yours truly considers berries to and-a-half to two cups (preferably
be on the top lists of “superfoods.” whole) fruit daily.
They are good sources of naturally Among the berry sources,
occurring antioxidants. These blueberries and raspberries are my
include anthocyanins, ellagic acid, favorites. They are loaded with tons
and quercetin, which can help to of nutrients. Eat them fresh or add
resist disease. In addition, there to a smoothie for a refreshing snack!
are vitamins, minerals, and fiber in This is the perfect time of the
these delicious berries. Strawberries, year to get your fresh berry-fill
blackberries, blueberries, of nutrients. And, while you’re
cranberries, and raspberries can munching on these delicious treats, I
result in “berry good health”! suggest you freeze some for a snack
According to “Environmental next winter.
Nutrition” studies, there is a link Another friendly reminder to
between berry-rich diets and a everyone: eat whole and fresh
decreased risk of heart disease and foods while they are in season.
improved bone and eye health. Healthiness is truly an individual’s
The question remains concerning responsibility—you are what you
how many Americans are getting eat!
We Invite You to Share Your Good News!
[email protected] • Message Line 240-288-0108 • Publisher’s Line 301-271-1050 • Fax 301-447-2946
