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Berries look good, taste fantastic and are also a concentrated source of vitamins and other ingredients that scientists are discovering are useful in preventing and in some cases slowing the development of cancer.

Berries have properties that are beneficial to our skins too. Fruit acids are a common addition to many products in the skin care market. You can create some nourishing, beneficial and delicious treats to pamper your skin cheaply and in the comfort of your own home.

Nutrient Strawberry Raspberry Blueberry
energy
 48 kcal  
 64 kcal  
86kcal
protein
  1.0g 
  1.2g 
1.0g
fat
  0.6g 
  0.8g 
0.6g
carbohydrates
 11.0g 
 11.0g 
21.6g
fibre
  3.6g 
  9.6g 
7.0g
iron
  0.6mg 
  0.8mg 
0.2mg
sodium
  2mg   
  0mg   
10mg
calcium
 22mg   
 28mg   
10mg
vitamin A
 42iu  
168iu  
154iu
vitamin C
 90mg   
 32mg  
20mg

Skin Care click here / Cancer click here

Table adapted from the North American Strawberry Growers Association Booklet Fresh Strawberries.

For a wealth of information on strawberries visit:

http://www.jamm.com/strawberry/sustenance.html

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