Today: Are blackberries better for you than blueberries? A handful offers these benefits
By A. Pawlowski
April 2, 2024
Berries are nutrition powerhouses, full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Blueberries get the most attention, but blackberries — which share their dark color — offer their own impressive health benefits.
That “deep, deep, deep” bluish purple hue is an important signal of powerful nutrients, says registered dietitian Maya Feller of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition.
“That’s where we’re seeing anthocyanins,” Feller tells TODAY.com, referring to bioactive compounds in plants that provide the characteristic blue pigment and act as antioxidants.
“And that’s just really beneficial for human health on the whole.”
That’s likely why registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty includes blackberries on her list of the top 15 healthiest fruits.
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