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Guarana berries

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I have to admit this: I am a huge health food junkie. I am into raw food, organic food, vegan food, and superfoods. Not that they are likely to turn you into a superhuman, but still, their consumption is beneficial for our wellbeing, that’s for sure.

One of the things I’ve noticed for sure is that berries are often referred to as superfoods. Often, berry extracts are added to different foods, chocolate, for example. So, what’s so “super” about them and why do we like them? Some of the reasons are:

• Many berries are packed with vitamines and minerals, in the quantities you’d probably not find elsewhere. For instance, guarana berries, that I discovered on one of my trips to Brazil, has wonderful nutritional qualities, and is a great energy booster.  Goji berries, that I’ve discovered at one dinner party dedicated to superfoods, are apparently also packed with good stuff, even Madonna is said to be eating them. No wonder these berries are so much en vogue. This is mostly due to the health benefits of their consumption. I am not sure whether all of the health related claims of goji have been scientifically proven, but goji is said to protect the liver, act as an aphrodisiacs, boost the immune system and reduce blood pressure and lower levels of cholesterol.

• Many of them taste good – just think about wild strawberries and blueberries and how much taste is packed in these small things!

• Most berries are truly beautiful and they smell so nice!

I am sure there are some other reasons out there why we like berries. Got a reason? Or ever tasted any great chocolate with berries in it? Leave a leaf on our blog, share it with us.

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