Berries are known as superfoods. The reason for this is that they are high in cancer fighting phytochemicals. These phytochemicals are called flavonoids. Berries contain a specific bioflavonoid called anthocyanin. This phytochemical function as a plant pigment in plants which gives berries its blue-purplish color.
I love berries. I love all berries Some you might not of heard of or eaten have eaten as Wolfberries, Gooseberries and Chokeberries. Berries is a big business not only for food , but in the health and cosmetic/beauty products. I recall that when a dermatologist, Nicholas Perricone promoted Acai berries on the Oprah Winfrey Show - the sales of powdered acai berries on his website were staggering.
In my small property in Black Rock, CT ,I decided to plant High land Blueberry bushes, mulberry tree, strawberries, 3 elderberry trees and a Gooseberry bush. I especially use elderberry as a tincture or cough syrup during the cold and flu season
I drink Blueberry Juice from Weyman’s daily Though berries are diminutive never underestimate the power of the berry.
Until tomorrow…