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Lesson 19

Health Benefit from Berries

Fruits are essential for our health. Each fruit
has its own nutrients that nourish our body

with vitamins and minerals. Nowadays, differ-
ent fruits are being used as instant juices and

ingredients of different foods. Berries are some

of them. Raspberries, strawberries and per-
simmon are usually juicy and brightly colored.

These are nutritious and low in calorie content. Aside from vitamins and miner-
als, they provide natural sugars for energy. Berries are rich in phytochemicals

like beta-carotene, which help in the prevention of cancer and in slowing down
aging. These also contain flavonoids, which is an antioxidant. Berries such as

cranberries and blueberries help in curing bladder impairments. There are also

those, which aide in good vision such as raspberries as it contains lutein. Ber-
ries can be a very healthy snack. These can be prepared easily or can be eaten

as is. They can be used as ingredients for pies, tarts or salads. You can even
make them into jellies, jams and juice. They can be dried, frozen or canned for

preserves or whole fruit. Picking berries is truly delightful because they are
naturally fresh and healthy.

Comprehension

1. What are some of the nutrients found in berries?
2. Name some food products containing berries.

Questions
1. What nutrients in fruits help fight cancer and aging?

2. What are some berries that help cure bladder problems?

Vocabulary & Expressions

nourish - to help something grow of develop
antioxidant - a substance that stops the destructive effects of oxidation in the body
phytochemical - chemical compounds that are naturally occurring in plants
flavonoids - plant organic compounds also known as vitamin P and citrin
lutein - one of the naturally occurring carotenoids found in leafy green plants

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