3 Consider the Mulberry
Reflection
Black, white, and red from China and the Eastern states of North America spread, the sprawling mulberry. Gracing growers for centuries, this ancient tree itself is cultivated for its shade; its leaves are grown for teas, and medicines, and animal foods, and its fruit—its fruit is for me. Picking now, my hands are red with it. Under the mulberry tree in May, picking the fruits, I feel a solidarity with the birds that flit about in the upper branches. I wonder if the fox I spotted earlier also enjoys their flavor - hydrating and sweet, a delicious treat—I enjoy everything about my mulberry experience -
A sweet and delicate berry, the mulberry fruit grows on trees. From green to white, pink to red, purple, blue to black, these fruits are packed with color— and that means nutrients! I like them raw. Do not cook my berries! People do - they preserve them too - dried is nice. A popular berry - the mulberry is sweet and nutritious.
The Mulberry Tree by Vincent Van Gogh
Eating the mulberry fruit or making a tea of the leaves has many benefits.
Low in calories, only 60 per cup, fresh mulberries are mostly water. They are also a source of carbs, proteins, fiber and fat. Mulberries are rich in many vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and iron. Because of this, eating them benefits skin health and helps the body with various functions such as transporting oxygen. Mulberries also have vitamin K, which is good for blood and bone health; potassium, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease, and vitamin E, an antioxidant which protects and repairs.
Fun Fact:
The mulberry leaf is the only food of the silkworm.
Questions:
Do you know a mulberry tree when you see it?
Have you ever eaten a mulberry?
Do you like to eat berries?
Do you know how beneficial berries are?
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