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The benefits on berries for a berry good day

The delicious and nutritious berries are among the healthiest foods one can eat. The benefits of berries make bathroom breaks a breeze by boosting your gut health and are known to alleviate some symptoms acquainted with IBS. 

 

The benefits of berries

  1. Antioxidants: Berries contain antioxidants, which inhibits oxidation. These antioxidants such as Anthocyanins, Ellagic Acid, and Resveratol are known to protect the cells. Blueberries, Blackberries, and raspberries have the best antioxidant activity. 
  2. Help reduce Inflammation: So Inflammation is your body’s defense system that fights infection and injury. Increased stress, lack of physical activity, and eating unhealthy food can cause long-term inflammation. Consuming berries can help lower inflammatory causes. 

 

How berries help with IBS 
  1. Good source of fiber:  Berries are known for their fiber, especially Soluble Fiber. Fiber is known to slow down the movement of food in the digestive track and reduces the number of calories that are absorbed from mixed meals. 
  2. Provide nutrients: Berries are extremely nutritious, containing high antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

 

How to add berries into your diet 
  1. Blended: Be a smooth operator with your ibs by drinking smoothies. Either at home or store bought, having berries in smoothie form is a good way to satisfy your body. 
  2. Baked: Ever have those berries that are still safe to eat but are a little too mushy to enjoy? Well then add them into oats and bake to make berry crumb bars! This also works with the next prompt … frozen berries. 
  3. Frozen : Keeping it fresh isn’t always an option. Frozen berries are an equally nutritious choice to fresh berries, plus they can be used in the same way as fresh berries while also limiting your food waste.

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