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10 Berry Health Benefits

More Than Just A Pretty Taste

Perfectly sweet and slightly tart, Oregon raspberries and blackberries burst with summer flavor. Our berries taste delicious and they're also very good for you. Here are just 10 of our favorite Oregon berry health benefits.

1.

The Sweet, Smart Treat

Blackberries and raspberries are naturally sweet, but low in calories. In fact, one cup has around 60 calories!

2.

Vitamin C Superstar

Just one cup of blackberries has 30 milligrams vitamin C or about 40% of the RDA for men and women. While calcium is important for bone health, vitamin C is also crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. Plus, vitamin C helps your body absorb iron and can speed up healing.

3.

Fiber Filled

The blackberry is a drupelet (a cluster of fruit, like a bunch of grapes). The seed inside each druplet helps boost the fiber content. Fiber can help lower cholesterol, increase the feeling of fullness after meals and prevent or treat constipation. 1 cup of blackberries has a whopping 8 grams of fiber or around 30% of the daily fiber recommendation for men and women.

4.

A Better Way to Get Vitamin K

Blackberries are a good source of vitamin K. Vitamin K helps with bone strength and healthy blood coagulation.


5.

Antioxidant Powerhouse

Antioxidants work to fight free radical damage in the body and both blackberries and raspberries have some of the highest antioxidant levels of any food!

6.

Good For Gums

Blackberries contain gallic acid, rutin and ellagic acid, compounds that may have antiviral and antibacterial properties that help kill oral bacteria so keep on munching!

7.

Brain Booster

Blackberries get their dark, rich color from anthocyanins, compounds that may protect the brain from oxidative stress and reduce the effects of conditions like dementia.

8.

Fabulous with Phenols

Ripe blackberries have been shown to have significantly more beneficial phenolic compounds (like anthocyanins) than underripe berries. These compounds may help prevent CVD and cancer.

9.

Terrific with Tannins

Blackberries contain tannins, a natural chemical found in fruits that produces a bitter taste, and also boosts their nutrient content.

10.

Healthy Weight

There is growing evidence that blackberries may help protect against weight gain and obesity.

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This Lemon Cake with Blackberry Glaze is the perfect, super simple, recipe you need to brighten your day! The cake is a super moist lemon sour cream cake that is layered with either just smashed blackberries or your favorite blackberry jam and then topped with a pretty pink blackberry glaze. 😍

This recipe was created for us by @thespicybee .

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This Lemon Cake with Blackberry Glaze is the perfect, super simple, recipe you need to brighten your day! The cake is a super moist lemon sour cream cake that is layered with either just smashed blackberries or your favorite blackberry jam and then topped with a pretty pink blackberry glaze. 😍

This recipe was created for us by @thespicybee .

https://oregon-berries.com/recipe/lemon-cake-with-fresh-oregon-blackberry-glaze/

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These Blackberry Belgian Waffles with blackberry syrup are perfect weekend brunch! This gluten-free waffle recipe by @healthylittlevittles makes a crispy edged waffle with jammy blackberries cooked right in. Top with the homemade blackberry maple syrup and savor every bite! 🤩

https://healthylittlevittles.com/blackberry-belgian-waffles/

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These Blackberry Belgian Waffles with blackberry syrup are perfect weekend brunch! This gluten-free waffle recipe by @healthylittlevittles makes a crispy edged waffle with jammy blackberries cooked right in. Top with the homemade blackberry maple syrup and savor every bite! 🤩

https://healthylittlevittles.com/blackberry-belgian-waffles/

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Berry season is in full swing! These Columbia Giant Blackberries and Double Gold Raspberries were found at @groundworkorganics farm stand in Junction City, Oregon. Be sure to tag us all summer long when enjoying your fresh berries #oregonberries

Learn more about all Oregon raspberry & blackberry varieties: https://oregon-berries.com/variety/

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Berry season is in full swing! These Columbia Giant Blackberries and Double Gold Raspberries were found at @groundworkorganics farm stand in Junction City, Oregon. Be sure to tag us all summer long when enjoying your fresh berries #oregonberries 

Learn more about all Oregon raspberry & blackberry varieties: https://oregon-berries.com/variety/

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Anything better than a fresh baked cookie? These Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies by @healthyseasonal are soft baked with slightly crispy edges and a delicate tender center. They have a subtle lemon and vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with the raspberries and chocolate. 🥰

https://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/raspberry-chocolate-chunk-cookies/

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Anything better than a fresh baked cookie? These Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies by @healthyseasonal are soft baked with slightly crispy edges and a delicate tender center. They have a subtle lemon and vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with the raspberries and chocolate. 🥰

https://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/raspberry-chocolate-chunk-cookies/

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