Six of Spring’s Best Body/Brain Boosters

Blueberries

Health Benefits:
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Help prevent Alzheimer’s,
  arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and
  Parkinson’s disease.
• Help prevent plaque buildup in arteries.
• Improve brain function and
  protect memory.

Serving Size/Calories: ½ cup/40 calories

How to Eat: Raw/Cooked

Cherries

Health Benefits:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Help ease asthma and allergy symptoms.
• Help prevent cancer of the colon,
  liver, pancreas, skin and stomach.
• Reduce uric acid, which can help
  relieve gout.

Serving Size/Calories: 1 cup/74 calories

How to Eat: Raw/Cooked

Strawberries

Health Benefits:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Help prevent breast and cervical cancer.
• Help protect brain function and memory.
• Support immune health.

Serving Size/Calories: ½ cup/25 calories

How to Eat: Raw/Cooked. Choose organic to avoid pesticides.

Asparagus

Health Benefits:
• Anti-cancer
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Builds strong bones and aids
  blood clotting.
• Helps protect blood vessels.
• Inhibits growth of leukemia cells.
• Strengthens heart health and muscles.
• Supports gastrointestinal health.

Serving Size/Calories: 1 cup/40 calories

How to Eat: Steamed

Carrots

Health Benefits:
• Antioxidant
• Help prevent cancers of bladder,
  breast, cervix, colon, esophagus,
  larynx and prostate.
• Help prevent macular degeneration
  and cataracts.
• Help protect against heart disease.
• Immune booster

Serving Size/Calories: 1 cup/52 calories

How to Eat: Raw/Steamed

Spinach

Health Benefits:
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Builds strong bones.
• Helps prevent anemia (especially
  important for menstruating women).
• Helps prevent breast, prostate and
  colon cancer.
• Helps prevent cataracts and
  supports eye health.
• Helps protect against heart disease.
• Lowers blood pressure.

Serving Size/Calories: 1½ cup/40 calories

How to Eat: Raw/Steamed