Frozen Strawberry

Do you love to snack on berries? Now on, you can count it as one of your 'healthy habits,' .especially if what you love are the wild varieties. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries.gooseberries, mulberries, cranberries, and more should be included in your diet if you are looking to build healthy diet habits. The wild varieties of these fruits, especially if frozen, can provideyou with a rich source of anthocyanins (a pigment found in vegetables and fruits that gives them their colour)that are also good for heart health, brain protection and cancer prevention. Here's how:

What's the ideal quantity 

Dr Dawn Mussallem of the Mayo Clinic says that as per studies, two servings of frozen berries a week can help reduce the risk of breast cancer by at least 25%! "It's a great way to start your day.The wild varieties are the best as then, you don't have to worry about whether they are organic or not,she said.

 
What’s the challenge?

While berries offer a treasure trove of nutritional benefits, people today struggle to develop a taste for them.The processed version of berries can contain extra sugar. Therefore, if you are purchasing the fruit from shops, be sure to check the nutrition facts label.

Which berry is the best?

While all berries are highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants, experts say the best of the lot is black raspberries.According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, they have very little natural sugar, are high in fibre and also have very high levels of antioxidants. Blackberries and marionberries are apparently the second and third-best sources.However, make sure that you take your doctor's advice to see whether the addition would suit your nutritional requirements and medical history.