Jun 15, 2016
By Stacey Stein
Summer is here, which means Canadians will finally get to indulge in some of their favourite pastimes, including barbecuing and visiting a local pick-your-own farm during berry season.
While barbecuing and berries might not seem like an obvious pairing at first, there are many creative and delicious ways you can include berries when grilling.
Aside from their versatility and pure tastiness, there are other reasons to consider incorporating berries into your summer menu.
“Most barbecues tend to be very meat-centric and are generally full of higher calorie, higher fat options, like creamy pasta salads and chips,” says registered dietitian Shannon Crocker. “Bringing in berries makes things healthier and they’re low in calories and sugar, and high in fibre.”
Crocker also points to the many health benefits of berries. “Studies have found that berries can help boost heart health,” she says, adding this is related to the fact that they’re chock-full of antioxidants. “Plant compounds found in berries may help to reduce inflammation, so they may also help with healthful aging.”
Berries can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Here are a few ways to incorporate them when you’re barbecuing this summer.
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