Whether in muesli, porridge or just on their own, you have probably eaten local berries before. These small fruits are now part of almost every healthy breakfast. After all, local food is easy to digest and has many advantages. But why exactly are local berries so popular and what advantages do they offer?
Find out everything you need to know about berries here.
What makes berries so popular?
Generally speaking, there are many different reasons why berries are so popular. Most of these small, colorful foods are not only considered superfoods, but they also taste great and can be combined in a variety of ways – including with Verival products.
What's more, the eye eats with you and the colored berries bring a summery mood directly to your plate. In addition, the berries are fat-free and very low in calories, which is why they are perfect for a healthy diet and their consumption is not visible on the ribs. But the berries also do well when it comes to health.
What are the health benefits of berries?
Our native berries are real powerhouses. These aggregate fruits often have an anti-inflammatory effect and many of the varieties contain a lot of iron or magnesium. In addition, the fruits are often said to be good for the memory and the heart. The many vitamins in berries also help the body and make you feel a little better. In addition, as already mentioned, local berries have hardly any calories, which is why they are perfect as a snack or as a topping for your porridge or muesli.
Healthy ingredients in berries
Of course, you have to keep in mind that the many different types of berries also have different ingredients. However, it can generally be said that they mostly score points with high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, carotene, iron, magnesium and zinc. Thus, berries should definitely be part of a balanced diet. This is not difficult either, since the small fruits are very tasty on their own, but they can be combined even better with other products.
Where do our local berries come from?
As the name suggests, the fruits come from the “homeland”. Since the fruits are grown in Austria and Germany, they are often cheaper than exotic fruits and in summer, for example, you can go and pick various types yourself.
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Our delicious local berries
There are many different types of local fruit. The best known are:
- strawberries
- blackberries
- raspberries
- gooseberries
- cranberries
- blueberries
- redcurrants
- elderberries
blueberries
Blueberries are often also known as bilberries and are the most popular fruit in Austria and Germany after strawberries. The little balls contain many different substances such as magnesium, iron, carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E.
For this reason, they are very good for the immune system and just 250 grams of blueberries cover the daily requirement of vitamin C for an adult. In addition, blueberries have a positive effect on various inflammations and are also very suitable for making jam.
Blackberries
The dark and large blackberries can be found in the supermarket mainly in late summer. Blackberries also have a high vitamin C content and thus strengthen the immune system. But the small fruit has even more advantages. The dark fruits are also said to have a calming effect and to strengthen the vascular walls and connective tissue. This makes the blackberry a superfood that is very healthy for the body.
Raspberries
These small fruits can be found from June to October. They are best known for their intense color. Of all fruits, this sweet-sour fruit has the most fiber, which helps to activate digestion and lower cholesterol. In addition, the raspberry contains many different active ingredients that have a positive effect on skin and hair.
Strawberries
Without doubt, strawberries are the most popular variety in Austria and Germany. The strawberry. But it is not only the taste of this fruit that is so appealing. Just 200 grams cover more than 150 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C. Strawberries also contain many other substances that are known to have a cancer-preventing effect. In addition, eating strawberries can inhibit the growth of tumors and they have a generally positive effect on the body.
Currants
Currants are also a fruit that is known for its flavor. This is relatively sour and sweet. But that's not the only thing that characterizes currants. This aggregate fruit also contains many vitamins that have a positive effect on the body.
Exotic berries and berry trends
Apart from the local products described above, there are also some fruits that are exotic and have a great taste and effect. These include, for example, aronia berries, goji berries, açai berries and acerola berries. These also contain great ingredients and are becoming increasingly popular.
This is how I combine berries in my breakfast
These aggregate fruits are perfect for adding to any healthy breakfast. There are also gluten-free recipes and recipes for a crunchy muesli, which can be perfectly refined with these small fruits. This provides you with an energy-rich breakfast with phytochemicals and you can combine the aggregate fruits with porridge, muesli and other Verival products.
