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MCC Daily Tribune

Berry Fresh Month

Berry Fresh Month is celebrated every February. It brings the beauty of berries and their nutritional benefits to our attention. The holiday spreads awareness about various berry types, such as blueberries, raspberries, red currants, black currants, and white currants. It also teaches people that berries can be deadly.

BERRY FRESH MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Make a mixed berry pie

    Mixed berry pie is a popular berry recipe that you can easily make at home to celebrate Berry Fresh Month. Here’s what you need: strawberries, frozen berries, caster sugar, cornflour, finely grated lemon rind, plain flour, icing sugar, unsalted butter, an egg yolk, and chilled water. You will also need an egg, sugar, and whipped cream for the topping.

  2. Plant a berry

    Another way to celebrate Berry Fresh Month is to plant a berry in your garden, backyard, or front yard. It could be any berry, depending on your preference.

  3. Go out for a berry treat

    Are you hungry for some tasty berry cakes, pies, frozen yogurts, or ice creams? Head to a nearby restaurant and satisfy your hunger. You could also check Yelp, Foursquare, TripAdvisor, or UrbanSpoon for some of the best restaurants for berry treats.

5 UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT BERRIES

  1. Strawberries and raspberries aren’t actual berries

    They are aggregate fruits as they develop from the merger of several ovaries separated in a single flower.

  2. Red when unripe and black when ripe

    Blackberries are red when they are unripe and turn black upon ripening.

  3. Batology isn’t what you think

    Batology is not the study of bats but blackberries.

  4. The only true blue fruit

    Blueberries are the only food that appears blue in nature.

  5. Americans love strawberries

    About 94% of American households consume strawberries.

WHY WE LOVE BERRY FRESH MONTH

  1. Berries offer health benefits

    Berries are some of the most nutritious foods in the world. They have several health benefits, including improved blood sugar, decreased cholesterol levels, and lowered cancer risk. Most berries are also a good source of antioxidants and have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

  2. Berries are delicious

    Aside from offering a wide variety of nutrients and health benefits, berries are succulent, tasty wonders. They are so delicious that you can add them to everything from cakes and tarts to puddings and pies.

  3. We simply love them

    Berries are eaten in every country across the world. They are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Plus, they can be incorporated into various dishes, from confectioneries and baked goods to sweets and pastries.

 

BErry Fresh Month - National Today - https://nationaltoday.com/berry-fresh-month/

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
02/09/2023