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The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family, hybrids among these species within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The taxonomy of the blackberries has historically been confused because of hybridization and apomixis, so that species have often been grouped together and called species aggregates.
Did you know blackberries are the fruits with the highest levels of antioxidants? Yep, they most certainly are. Which means they fight free radicals, keep you healthy, and keep your skin looking young and fresh.
Not only are they tasty, but blackberries are also full of phytoestrogens which reduces symptoms of PMS, food cravings, bloating, and even hot flashes making them your best friend at that ‘time of the month.
Speaking of which, I don’t know about you, but I generally crave sugar when I’m on my cycle. Instead of reaching for a sugar-laden bar of chocolate, reach for this BerryBliss Mylkshake instead!
Nutrients
American cultivated blackberries (R. laciniatus and R. ursinus) are notable for their significant contents of dietary fiber, vitamin C, andvitamin K (table). A 100 gram serving of raw blackberries supplies 43 calories and 5 grams of dietary fiber or 25% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) (table). In 100 grams, vitamin C and vitamin K contents are 25% and 19% DV, respectively, while other essential nutrients are low in content (table).
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups freshly blended coconut mylk
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon honey
Optional Add Ons:
1 tbsp. Chia or Hempseeds
1 tbsp. Coconut Shavings
1 frozen banana
Garnish with fresh fruit pieces.
Instructions:
Combine ingredients in your high speed blender and blend on high until smoothie. Enjoy! Serves you and a friend.Or perhaps just serves you twice!
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