--- title: How to Boost Your Diet With Berries description: Add more fresh fruits and veggies to your diet for a healthier summer! image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/zoodles_4-1.jpeg --- [Skip to Content](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/how-to-boost-your-diet-with-berries#anchor-cgbb-content) [![Instagram icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-instagram-1.png?width=20&height=20&name=icon-bb-instagram-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) [![Pinterest icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-pinterest-1.png?width=16&height=20&name=icon-bb-pinterest-1.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/calgiantberries/) [![YouTube icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-youtube-1.png?width=21&height=15&name=icon-bb-youtube-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/c/CalGiantBerries) [![Twitter icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-twitter-1.png?width=20&height=17&name=icon-bb-twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/calgiantberries) [![Facebook icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-facebook-1.png?width=10&height=20&name=icon-bb-facebook-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/calgiantberries/) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-cal-giant-1.png?width=120&height=43&name=logo-cal-giant-1.png)](http://www.calgiant.com/) [![The Berry Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-the-berry-buzz.png?width=160&height=101&name=logo-the-berry-buzz.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/) - [Tips](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Nutrition](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/nutrition) - [Entertaining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/entertain) - [Lifestyle](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lifestyle) - [Subscribe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) - [Buy Berries](https://www.calgiant.com/buy-berries/) Search # How to Boost Your Diet With Berries Share ![Pinterest](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-pinterest-1.png?width=19&height=24&name=icon-pinterest-1.png) ![Twitter](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-twitter-1.png?width=24&height=20&name=icon-twitter-1.png) ![Facebook](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-facebook-1.png?width=11&height=24&name=icon-facebook-1.png) Summer is the perfect time to boost your diet with fresh foods that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants - like [California Giant](https://www.calgiant.com/) berries! Fresh berries are packed with nutrients, and they can enhance the flavor and texture of almost any dish - savory or sweet. According to [MyPlate.gov](https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits), it is recommended that adults eat between 1.5-2.5 cups of fresh fruit each day. A diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables can help support heart and immune system health! Meet the recommended daily serving of fresh fruit with these recipes: ## [Zoodle Salad with Blackberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/zoodle-salad-with-blackberries) [Blackberries](http://calgiant.com/blackberries) make a beautifully sweet addition to loaded zoodle salads! This crave-worthy salad comes together with only 7 simple ingredients and is loaded with flavor *and* nutrients! Prepare this dish ahead for a week of tasty lunches, or serve at dinnertime with baked cod and quinoa. ![zoodles\_4-1](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/zoodles_4-1.jpeg?width=275&name=zoodles_4-1.jpeg) Aside from being a fantastic source of antioxidants, blackberries are also an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, copper, and fiber.   ## [Pamela's Not-So-Mean Green Smoothie](https://www.calgiant.com/blog/2012/06/15/pamelas-not-so-mean-green-smoothie) Smoothies made with fresh fruits and vegetables pack a nutritious punch! Pamela’s Not-So-Mean Green Smoothie combines fresh strawberries and blueberries with a banana, coconut milk, spinach, and nut butter for a creamy and refreshing beverage. [![Mean Green Smoothie](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mean%20Green%20Smoothie.png?width=275&name=Mean%20Green%20Smoothie.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/blog/2012/06/15/pamelas-not-so-mean-green-smoothie) Did you know that 1 serving of strawberries is higher in Vitamin C than an orange? With just 1 cup or 8 individual strawberries, you can reach the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C.   ## [Snack on fresh berries](https://www.calgiant.com/raspberries) Make fresh berry snacks part of your healthy diet! Snack on fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries throughout your day, to get closer to the daily recommended value of fruits. For maximum freshness, keep it simple and pack an airtight bag or container of dry, unwashed berries, then rinse before enjoying. 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