Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles

Scientists and medical experts remind us that maintaining a good balance of diet and exercise will compliment a healthy lifestyle. Berries are a delicious contribution to a healthy diet. These colorful fruits are considered to be super foods that promote disease prevention. For news and information about nutrition and healthy living to get your kids on the right track and keep your family well, read on!


Super Foods

Super Foods - Full of Antioxidants!

Berries, along with other produce and foods, are considered to be super foods. To earn the super food label, products must naturally be a good source of antioxidants, phtyonutrients, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and, be low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and trans fat. Berries are good for you, and a delicious and easy addition to a healthy diet.

 

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Disease Prevention

A Healthy Diet Helps Prevent Diseases

Eating a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables is essential to maintaining good health and longevity. Many fruits and vegetables are disease fighting foods that are full of nutrients and antioxidants, which may protect your cells from free radicals that can damage them and cause chronic diseases. Scientific studies have shown that substances in different types of berries may help prevent cancer, heart disease, some types of birth defects, short term memory loss, and other chronic illnesses.

 

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Healthy Living

Balanced Diet and Exercise Promotes Healthy Living

To enjoy a wholesome healthy lifestyle, it's important to have a balance of exercise and good diet. Eating more fruit and veggies can help you lose pounds and maintain your optimum weight, especially when combined with physical activity. Fresh produce, including berries, are natural convenience foods – delicious and easy to eat!

 

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Family & Kids

Wholesome Lifestyle for Your Kids and Family

Did you know that regular physical activity can help kids develop strong bones and reduce their chances of disease later in life? Exercise can help adults to achieve a healthy weight, reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Get your family involved in a regular exercise plan that you can all enjoy together. Be sure to include good-for-you fresh produce in your family´s diets. Kids love fresh berries and it´s easy to include them in quick and easy recipes, or as snacks.
 
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Stay Young!

Stay Young With a Healthy Lifestyle

40 is the new 30, as they say! Exercise and eating super foods like berries can help prevent diseases, and also promote good health, and contribute to overall well-being. Nutrients and antioxidants may also help maintain healthy hearts and blood pressure, urinary tract function, vision and memory function. Incorporate a good exercise plan and plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet to help you look good, feel good, and stay young longer!
 
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