Berries Ancient Superfood Boost Vitality

 

Delicious Berries Ancient Superfoods

Berries ancient superfoods which are small pulpy, often edible fruits packed with nutrition, various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants known to help protect the body against oxidative stress.  They can be a great addition to any healthy diet plan offering benefits for brain function and heart health. In the culinary sense common berries are often eaten for their delicious flavors like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, Goji berries, redcurrants which are consumed raw or made into jams, jellies and desserts. In botanical terms berries refer to fleshy fruits produced from the ovary of a single flower where the outer layer of the ovary wall develops the edible portion of the plant including berries, cucumbers, grapes, eggplants, tomatoes, bananas, chili peppers.  Fruits commonly considered berries but excluded by botanical definition include raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries which are aggregate fruits which is a simple fruit that develops from a single ovary and mulberries which are multiple fruits. 

Estimates for the global berry market vary in 2025 but there is a strong consensus pointing toward growth in the market. The global berry market size is projected to increase from 26.61 billion dollars in 2024 to 26.91 billion dollars in 2025 representing a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 5.1 percent.  Other reports suggest a figure around 28.68 billion dollars building on a 2024 valuation of 27.31 billion dollars, A third estimate places the fresh berry market size at USD 35.24 billion in 2025 with projections of growth at USD 43.91 billion by 2030. These figures highlight the continued expectation of the berry market driven by factors like rising health awareness, increasing demand for superfoods.” Global Berry Market Report 2025. The expansion of plant based diets increase the demand for natural ingredients in processed foods, innovations in packaging materials and the rise of ecommerce shopping alternatives platforms are expected to continue growth in sales driven by consumer demand in 2025."

At least 14 states produce berries in the United States in 2021and utilized 660 million pounds of cultivated berries (rabbit eye and high bush) Of that amount 353.6 million pounds of cultivated berries were sold as fresh berries and 306.4 million were sold processed according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. “ Historically berries have been a valuable food source for humans before the start of agriculture began and still remains a primary food source for other primates.  Berries were a staple in a diet for hunter gathers for thousands of years as wild berry gathering remains a popular activity in North America and Europe regions today 2025. Berries are one of the most nutritious edible plants on the planet, packed full of nutritious compounds like vitamins, minerals, fiber, polyphenols including flavonoids like anthocyanins and flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins are especially important for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Flavonoids are a large group of polyphenols including anthocyanins responsible for the purple, red and blue colors in various berry  flavonols including kaempferol, quercetin and flavin-3-ols such as epicatechin.

Amazing berries health benefits flavonoids in berries offer notable health benefits including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant effects that help protect against cellular damage in the body.  These compounds support cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and support vascular function enhancing brain health.  One cup of blueberries is only 84 calories, 3.6 grams of fiber, 1.1 gram protein, 15 grams of sugar preserving.  One cup serving of blueberries fresh or frozen offers enormous health benefits due to its nutritious dense profile.  It is a good source of manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber contributes to strong bones, immune function and heart health.  Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants particularly anthocyanins which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and reduce inflammation in the body. Goji berries are 100 calories per ounce serving, 3 grams of fiber, 13 grams of natural sugar, 4 grams of protein, 140 percent vitamin A, 20 percent vitamin C, 4 percent calcium  per serving. 

Navitas Goji Berries is an ancient superfood consumed to boost vitality and longevity.  Goji berries have been used for thousands of years to deliciously support good health and wellbeing.  The earthy sweet berry flavor of dried Goji berries is the perfect addition to yogurt, oatmeal, homemade trail mix, cereal topping, soups, salads, baked goods, and snaking straight from the bag.  Goji is an antioxidant superberry packed with nutrition containing essential minerals and dietary fiber.

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Patricia Lynn

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