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Dietitian Pick of the Month: Berries

Date: 5/1/2019 - 5/31/2019
Type: Health & Wellness
Location: Produce

Berries

FIVE REASONS TO TRY BERRIES

  1. Berries are a good source of fiber that may help improve digestive health.
  2. Berries are a nutrient powerhouse. They provide may nutrients and are lower in calories.
  3. Berries are a heart-healthy food. Blackberries and strawberries have been shown to help lower cholesterol.
  4. Berries are naturally sweet and require no additional sweetener.
  5. Berries are delicious alone or in recipes. For breakfast, try berries topped with Greek yogurt and chopped nuts.

DARK CHOCOLATE AND MIXED BERRIES

All You Need:

  • 1 cup Hy-Vee Select 60% cacao chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mixed berries such as: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc.

All You Do:

  1. Wash berries thoroughly and dry with paper towels; set aside.
  2. Microwave chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on 50 percent power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave on 50 percent power for 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  3. Fill ice cube trays 2/3-full of melted dark chocolate. Add mixed berries and press into the chocolate. Refrigerate for 1 hour before removing the chocolate cubes.

Serves 6. Nutrition information (per serving): 110 calories, 6g fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 1g total carbohydrates. 2g dietary fiber, 8g total sugars, 1g protein. 10% vitamin C and 4% iron.