260/365 BlackBerry: Smartfood

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

When I studied abroad in Austria, I bought yogurt. I didn't realize that the yogurt I bought was completely unsweetened and was even more sour than sour cream. Once I got my hands on sweetened, vanilla yogurt, I felt completely unworthy of the incredibly, heavenly taste. Before I was blessed with such goodness, blackberries were my saving grace. The plump, dark berries fresh from a fruit stand made my plain yogurt much better.

Blackberries are a "good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese." Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant that fights against free radicals. Combine this blackberries with strawberries and raspberries and you've got yourself a great mix of vitamins, antioxidants, and lots of fiber to keep you running smoothly. Blackberries are in season in the summer months but you can pick them up at your local grocery store now.

In health,

Lauren