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The Benefits of Berries + Plus How to Make them Last Longer!

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Tip: How to Make Berries Last LongerAlthough you can always just buy frozen berries to not have to worry about mold growing, there is nothing quite like fresh berries in their prime!If you agree – below is our trick for helping them last up to three times longer!Soak them in a solution prior of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water for 10-15 minutes. After soaking, rinse and dry the berries thoroughly and store in an airtight container.When I first did this I was concerned it would taste like vinegar. However, rest assured, if you rinse them well after it gets rid of the vinegar residue.Why include more berries?Berries are rich in polyphenols – which are the plant compounds responsible for giving fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors. Polyphenols are natural constituents found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs, possessing diverse antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Berries are not only delicious but also packed with various nutrients and compounds that offer numerous health benefits. Here are some of the key health benefits associated with consuming berriesBlueberries & IBDPublished in The FASEB Journal in September 2020, a study unveiled the presence of a polyphenolic compound named pterostilbene (PSB) within blueberries. Researchers assert […]

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