Fresh Mixed Berries
Fresh Mixed Berries
Organic berries are a very nourishing food for your health in many ways! Berries are good for brain health, provide many nutrients, and are anti-inflammatory and loaded with antioxidants, prevent heart disease, and are an important part of a cancer prevention diet.You can eat berries plain or top them with with organic coconut butter, coconut flakes or fresh made whipped cream.Be sure to choose organic berries when possible because strawberries, blueberries, cherries (and grapes, apples, pears, nectarines and peaches) are commonly found on the EWG Dirty Dozen list, which means they are among the fruits that are the most highly sprayed with toxic pesticides. Learn more about the EWG Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables in the Recipe Notes section below.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup fresh blackberries or raspberries
Optional Topping Ideas
- 2 TB coconut butter, melted
- 2 TB coconut flakes
- 2 TB homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Wash all of the berries and add them to a medium bowl
- Slice the strawberries
- Add the mixed berries into 2 small serving bowls
- If you would like add a topping, add 1 TB of any topping of your choice on each bowl of berries and serve.
Notes
Learn which fruits and vegetables are on the EWG Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables list for this year, as the list may change slightly each year. When possible, choose organic produce for fruits and vegetables on the Dirty Dozen list.
