Nutrition

Summer berries Nutritional value Fruits and vegetables that are brightly coloured are especially nutritious, so serve summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bilberries, and red and blackcurrants as often as possible during their short season. Their 'high nutrient density' means that for the small number of calories they contain they have a high level of nutrients - anti-oxidants, vitamin C and useful amounts of several minerals and fibre. Preparing summer berries Roll raspberries about gently on damp paper to remove dust (putting them in water will ruin them). Rinse other berries briefly under the cold...