Summer's Bountiful Berries

Berries help prevent cardiovascular disease. researchers contribute the cardiovascular benefits to polyphenols also found in chocolate, wine and tea. There's no better time than right now to enjoy the fresh summer harvest of all types of berries for both their taste and health benefits.

My berries cluster black and thick

For rich and poor alike to pick.

I'll tear your dress, and cling, and tease,

and scratch your hands and arms and knees.

I'll stain your fingers and your face,

And then I'll laugh at your disgrace.

But when the bramble-jelly's made,

You'll find your trouble well repaid.

Poem by, Cicely Mary Barker