The healthy choice of Raspberries.

1. Sweet Tooth?? Try Raspberries!! Photo credit to microsoft clipart

2. 8:30 PM… After dinner sometimes I just have to have something sweet….. Often times its after dinner, I am doing homework or enjoying some T.V when I get hit with a sweet tooth. Instead of giving in and getting a big slice of chocolate cake, I grab a cup of Raspberries and indulge guiltlessly in the sweet and fresh taste of my healthy choice. OR

3. Why are they such a good choice? Macro-Nutrient huh??? I love Raspberries because they are super low in Fats! Fats are an important Macro Nutrient that is needed in certain amounts for the body to stay healthy and strong. There are a variety of fats some good for us some not and this food is perfect for enjoying a sweet without being buried in unhealthy fats! In a serving size of 123 grams there is only 1 gram of total fat, 0 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat! And not to mention they are a fantastic source of dietary fiber! Saturated Fats can raise cholesterol levels which is bad!  This means enjoying the sweet without the sweat! GUILT FREE DESSERT!!!!!! 64 calories in a full cup! THANK YOU! Another Dessert option… Dairy Queen cookie dough Blizzard®: 675calories, 230 from Fat 26 grams of total fat with 14 grams being saturated fat. Saturated fats are not good! 75 grams of Sugar www.nutritiondata.self.com

4. Micro-Nutrients are Nutrients needed in small amounts to help us be healthy in a variety of ways. EX. Vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is also a natural anti-histamine, which can help with those who have allergies! Vitamin C is critical in immune cells and keeping your immune system strong! In one cup, Raspberries contain 32 mg of vitamin C which is over 50% of the vitamin C you should consume daily. They also contain 9.6 mcg of Vitamin K which is over 12% of the amount you should consume daily.

5. Well if I cant get you to like Raspberries…… Okay okayokay……Raspberries aren't your thing…….Then Try Blueberries!! You still can enjoy the sweetness without any added fats as well as enjoy knowing your getting great amounts of the micronutrients Vitamin C and Vitamin K!