Interested in eating a healthier breakfast? Adding berries to your meal is a great starting point, as they’re often regarded as some of the healthiest foods nature has to offer and are filled with antioxidants. Below, find seven berries to consider the next time you go grocery shopping.

Acai berries

The acai berry has traditionally been used as a powerfully healing, energy-boosting fruit that holds ten times the amount of antioxidant vitamins as grapes and two times the amount of blueberries. These antioxidants help slow the process of aging and help prevent diseases related to cellular oxidative damage.

Bilberries

Bilberries are three times smaller than the blueberry but similar in appearance and flavor, while also being extremely high in antioxidant anthocyanidins. Bilberries can also help increase the amount of blood flow to the circulatory vessels, making them useful for treating circulatory problems, such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Blackberries

Blackberries are extremely high in compounds that help fight chronic disease and cancer; these include ellagic acid and vitamins C and E. Blackberries also contain high levels of pectin, a soluble fiber, that studies link to lowered cholesterol levels.

Blueberries

Blueberries are often regarded as an antioxidant powerhouse. Their deep blue color is associated with the high amounts of phytonutrients called anthocyanidins they contain which help neutralize the damage free radicals cause to our cells.

Cherries

Cherries are high in quercetin and ellagic acid, an antioxidant flavonoid shown to promote cell and tissue health. Cherries are also high in anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, which help reduce joint and muscle discomfort, and melatonin which helps with maintaining healthy sleep rhythms.

Goji berries

Science has shown that goji berries have the ability to fight negative health conditions while protecting the liver from contaminates.

You’ll recognize goji berries for their deep red color Deep red in color and come to appreciate them for their composition of 18 essential amino acids, 21 trace minerals, linoleic acid, selenium, germanium, more beta carotene than is found in a standard carrot, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E.

Strawberries

Strawberries are high in antioxidant phytonutrients known as phenols which help protecting us from disease while promoting good health and protecting the brain. Strawberries are also an excellent source of potassium, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iodine, folate, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and copper.

Final thoughts

If you are unsure of other healthy ways to make changes to your diet or lifestyle, you can always reach out to your doctor for advice. We also have recipes you might consider trying, featured in our blog.

A special thanks to GlobalHealthCenter.com for the information that was repurposed in this blog.