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July is a berry good time to incorporate some fresh berries into your meals. That is because July is National Berry Month! Berries are great sources of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Why are fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants important? Fiber helps you feel full and helps your digestive system move food along. Vitamin C helps wounds heal, prevents us from getting sick, and helps our skin stay healthy. Antioxidants protect your body against cancer and heart disease, and boost your immune system.
Berries are in season in the summer time and include strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Some fun ways you can incorporate berries into your meals include:
- Adding them to your yogurt or cereal
- Topping your salad with some berries
- Bake them into breads
- Make a smoothie
- Dehydrate the berries and save as a snack for later
Information Courtesy of https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/food-fun-young-children/its-berry-fun
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Apple Cinnamon Parfait
Parfaits are great way to incorporate both yogurt and fruit into your diet. Try this fun seasonal parfait at home! Your taste buds will be glad you did.
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Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin is a great addition to chili. It provides chili with a hearty texture and provides some extra fiber and nutrients to your chili,particularly beta carotene which is great for your eyes. Try pairing fall's 2 biggest players together for a delicious pumpkin chili.
