Outfit for the day
(Can I point out that I
never) wear yellow. Normally, believe it or not, I wear black, grey, navy, white with only splashes of colour but I feel like I’m changing recently…maybe it’s the weather or a sign that I’m feeling happier?
I am loving the season at the moment. It means that some of my favourite fruits are back (I think you already know about my
all time favourite – persimmons):
I love going to the market. I got all of these for just £2!!
I am a huge berry lover. Not only do they taste amazing but they are amazingly healthy. Blueberries are known for being superfoods. Here’s a little about why they’re so good for you:
‘Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from damage, and in so doing prevent disease and aging. Blueberries in particular contain more disease-fighting antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable.
Blueberries, raspberries and especially strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber. They also contain a powerful antioxidant called ellagic acid.
The powerful phytonutrients alone in blueberries and other berries would make these fruits among the best of healthy food choices. These antioxidants help prevent cancer and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help to preserve younger looking skin and can reduce skin sagging.
The ellagic acid in berries, especially strawberries has anti cancer properties. The soluble fiber found in the strawberry, raspberry and blueberry help lower cholesterol.
Another of blueberry’s benefits is that it can prevent and alleviate urinary tract infections (so can cranberries and cranberry juice).
There is also a powerful connection between blueberries and memory. Research has shown that blueberries might help reverse the short term memory loss that often comes with aging. Blueberries are thought to be a key in preserving a healthy young brain.’
I then found a new kind of berry that I’ve never seen before: 
These are pineberries.
‘Pineberries were bred from a wild strawberry originating in South America , but was nearly extinct until 2003, when a group of Dutch farmers banded together to save the plant. The Pineberry is said to have the same genetic makeup as the common strawberry . When ripe, it is almost completely white, but with red seeds. [9] A pineberry is smaller than a common strawberry, measuring between 15 to 23 mm.’
They are really delicious, tasting quite sweet like a pineapple but the problem is that they are too small to cut off the leafy bits with a knife so you have to eat them one by one with your hands rather than cutting off the tops and putting them in a bowl. They are also expensive because they are quite rare. It was worth trying them though because I am all up for trying new things to continue increasing my food variety!
I’m also really excited to see my second favourite fruit back!
Apricots!! YAY!
I have been tweeting asking when they would be back in season and they are back!
What foods are you excited to see in season?
‘Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from damage, and in so doing prevent disease and aging. Blueberries in particular contain more disease-fighting antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable.
Blueberries, raspberries and especially strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber. They also contain a powerful antioxidant called ellagic acid.
The powerful phytonutrients alone in blueberries and other berries would make these fruits among the best of healthy food choices. These antioxidants help prevent cancer and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help to preserve younger looking skin and can reduce skin sagging.
The ellagic acid in berries, especially strawberries has anti cancer properties. The soluble fiber found in the strawberry, raspberry and blueberry help lower cholesterol.
Another of blueberry’s benefits is that it can prevent and alleviate urinary tract infections (so can cranberries and cranberry juice).
There is also a powerful connection between blueberries and memory. Research has shown that blueberries might help reverse the short term memory loss that often comes with aging. Blueberries are thought to be a key in preserving a healthy young brain.’
I then found a new kind of berry that I’ve never seen before:
These are pineberries.
‘Pineberries were bred from a wild strawberry originating in South America , but was nearly extinct until 2003, when a group of Dutch farmers banded together to save the plant. The Pineberry is said to have the same genetic makeup as the common strawberry . When ripe, it is almost completely white, but with red seeds. [9] A pineberry is smaller than a common strawberry, measuring between 15 to 23 mm.’
They are really delicious, tasting quite sweet like a pineapple but the problem is that they are too small to cut off the leafy bits with a knife so you have to eat them one by one with your hands rather than cutting off the tops and putting them in a bowl. They are also expensive because they are quite rare. It was worth trying them though because I am all up for trying new things to continue increasing my food variety!
I’m also really excited to see my second favourite fruit back!
I have been tweeting asking when they would be back in season and they are back!
What foods are you excited to see in season?