Golden Berries - Superfood Alert!

Have you heard of / tried golden berries? These delightful little "berries" are nutritionally dense providing a moderate amount of vitamins and minerals along with a lot of body benefitting antioxidants.

Goldenberries are actually more closely related to tomatoes or eggplants than berries so keep this in mind if you have an intolerance to nightshades! Originally cultivated in South America, these sweet little berries are now available across the globe. They're sweet and tart making them great for snacking on for a little boost of vitamins and minerals. 

         GOLDEN BERRY FACTS

• CANCER PREVENTION - Antioxidants in golden berries work to promote cell apoptosis and prevent free radical damage. They have similar antioxidant properties to ginseng.
• LOWER BAD CHOLESTEROL 
• ANTI INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES
• KIDNEY / LIVER - An antioxidant in the berries helps to reverse liver scarring / damage and helps the kidneys to flush out excess fats, salts, and toxins.
• IMPROVE VISION - High carotenoid content helps to prevent degenerative diseases like cataracts.
• IMMUNE SYSTEM - Boasting 15% of your daily vitamin c per serving, these berries are a great addition to your diet to help keep your immune system strong

Keep an eye out for these delicious little berries when you're at the fruitmarket next!

HAPPY VEG