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The mountain under the forest
From DalaiLama Village, in every direction you can see the green woods of the Aosta Valley. What is hidden in the thick of the vegetation ... precious treasures, sweet, juicy, colorful berries.
Many good reasons to eat berries:
- are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which can protect cells from free radical damage.
- can improve blood sugar and insulin response when consumed with foods high in carbohydrates or included in smoothies.
- contain fiber, which can increase the feeling of fullness, as well as reduce appetite and the number of calories the body absorbs from mixed meals.
- they are low in calories but rich in various vitamins and minerals, in particular vitamin C and manganese.
- they can help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease and other health problems. Berries have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and help protect it from oxidation, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
- contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which can help reduce wrinkles and other signs of skin aging related to sun exposure.
Berries have been shown to reduce markers associated with tumor growth in animals and people with different types of cancer.
- can be enjoyed in most diets, as they are low in calories and carbohydrates and widely available fresh or frozen.
Berries have been found to improve arterial function in several studies of healthy people, people with metabolic syndrome, and people who smoke.
Furthermore…
Berries are delicious when served alone, with cream or in tasty, healthy recipes.
Of course ... it all comes from a myth ...
A Cherokee legend has it that strawberries were created and placed on earth in an attempt to convince the first woman to return to the first man after a bad fight. The first woman, going away into the woods, suddenly found herself surrounded by these plants with their delicate flowers and red, sweet and heart-shaped fruits: eating them she forgot her anger and wished to return to her beloved and share with him a basket of strawberries.
William Shakespeare wrote:
“The strawberry, which grows under the nettle, is the most beautiful exception to the rule, since innocence and fragrance are her names. It is fairy food ”.
Many good reasons to eat berries:
- are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which can protect cells from free radical damage.
- can improve blood sugar and insulin response when consumed with foods high in carbohydrates or included in smoothies.
- contain fiber, which can increase the feeling of fullness, as well as reduce appetite and the number of calories the body absorbs from mixed meals.
- they are low in calories but rich in various vitamins and minerals, in particular vitamin C and manganese.
- they can help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease and other health problems. Berries have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and help protect it from oxidation, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
- contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which can help reduce wrinkles and other signs of skin aging related to sun exposure.
Berries have been shown to reduce markers associated with tumor growth in animals and people with different types of cancer.
- can be enjoyed in most diets, as they are low in calories and carbohydrates and widely available fresh or frozen.
Berries have been found to improve arterial function in several studies of healthy people, people with metabolic syndrome, and people who smoke.
Furthermore…
Berries are delicious when served alone, with cream or in tasty, healthy recipes.
Of course ... it all comes from a myth ...
A Cherokee legend has it that strawberries were created and placed on earth in an attempt to convince the first woman to return to the first man after a bad fight. The first woman, going away into the woods, suddenly found herself surrounded by these plants with their delicate flowers and red, sweet and heart-shaped fruits: eating them she forgot her anger and wished to return to her beloved and share with him a basket of strawberries.
William Shakespeare wrote:
“The strawberry, which grows under the nettle, is the most beautiful exception to the rule, since innocence and fragrance are her names. It is fairy food ”.