How to Choose, How to Store, How to Use Blackberries & Recipes with Blackberries
Ever since my youth, whenever someone in the family had cystitis, the best thing to take was "cranberry juice." I still enjoy drinking this juice, but now I look for the version which doesn't contain corn syrup or inverted sugar; instead I look for the ones which are unsweetened or sweetened with apple and /or grape juices, dilute them with water and add some slices of lime or lemon.Nutrients and CaloriesBlackberries, rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. They relieve diarrhea and are good blood cleaners and tonics. Wild blackberries are more flavorful than the cultivated ones!Tips and NotesFresh cranberries can be used also as a tisane, in combination with other fruits in the compote, in smoothies and salad dressings.