Fruit for Life: Super Berries

Berries are often described as “super foods,” with research showing that in their raw form they are among the fruits highest in antioxidant content and that they are excellent sources of several phytochemicals.

The power of antioxidants are currently a highly debated topic with many believing they have unique health benefits. USDA’s ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Scale), which is designed to measure the antioxidant level in foods, rated Chinese Goji Berries number one. The berries registered 23,000 per 100g compared to prunes which came in second scoring 5,770 per 100g. (Source Asiafruit Magazine Nov/Dec 2007)

More information can be found at the USDA website.

Regardless of the research there is absolutely no doubt that a handful of berries are a delicious, healthy energy boost, easily eaten as a convenient snack or simply add them to many of your regular meals.

Try sprinkling a few berries on cereal, yogurt, salads and rice, add to smoothies and baking or many of you favourite recipes. Fruit for Life Goji Berries can be soaked in boiling water to make a refreshing cup of tea.