Better Nutrition, June 1st, 2006
THIS ANCIENT BERRY LEADS THE WAY IN NUTRITION AND TASTE
The Bible mentions blackberries; ancient Greeks prescribed them for gout; during the Civil War they were used to treat dysentery. Today, blackberries are mostly enjoyed because they are sweet and juicy. They also pack quite a health punch.
A cluster of tiny fruits called drupules, each containing its own seed, the blackberry comes in more than 2,000 varieties, although most are sold under its generic name. When choosing blackberries, make sure the berries are unblemished, look moist, shiny and full-not dried or mushy-and are packaged in...
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