Nothing beats a bowl full of fresh strawberries in the summer! Sure, their sweet, sometimes tart flavor plucked from the pack and popped into your mouth is the perfect summer treat but they can be used in a variety of recipes and are oh-so-good for you!  Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, berries have disease-fighting power as well as other health benefits.

Try one of these creative recipes and add more berries to your diet:

Quinoa Pilaf with Driscoll’s® Raspberries
Raspberry and Blueberry Kale Salad with Driscoll’s® Berries
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Mixed Berries with Limoncello

We’re giving away $50 worth of Driscoll’s berries; just let us know, in the comments, your favorite way to eat summer berries.  The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, July 13 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away a $50 coupon good for Driscoll’s berries to one lucky, randomly-selected commenter. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on July 3 and 5 p.m. EST on July 5, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $50.00. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, how do you eat strawberries, blueberries and raspberries? 

Wow everyone at your next picnic with this light, seasonal and berry-licious dessert.

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Here are 30 of our favorite ways to enjoy berries. What are yours?

Whether you prefer strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries, don’t miss the prime season for these plump, juicy treasures. Here are 30 ways to enjoy these nutritious little delights — one for each day in June.

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Learn the basic fruit crisp method, then use the recipe year-round!

If you’re a fruit crisp virgin, try baking this dessert classic using fresh seasonal fruit. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to get started and some fun combinations to try.

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Dana's 5-Ingredient Berry Trifle

This week on Healthy Eats, we’re celebrating summer berries — strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are all at their juicy, delicious peak! This fresh, light trifle is a showstopper at parties and picnics, and our version has a reasonable amount of fat and calories.  It’s as simple as 5 ingredients — read on to see how it’s made.

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If you get the ABC News Now channel, you may have caught Dana on “Good Morning America – Health” earlier this week. She talked with host Tanya Rivero about fresh foods that boost your brain. If you missed it, check out the list and watch the short segment here.

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Summer is winding down, but where I live, fruit and veggie favorites are hitting peak freshness. I’ve got a stash of recipes that feature the harvest and help me keep the season alive. I thought I’d share a few of the simpler ones. Try them over this long holiday weekend and let me know what you think.

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Whether you’re heading back to classes or to work after a vacation, you might need a brain boost. Instead of overdosing on coffee or jittery energy drinks, here are some fresh foods to help keep your brain in top shape.

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Who needs to be slaving over a hot stove in this summer heat? Try some of these no-cook soups, main dishes and desserts that are a healthy — and cheaper — alternative to dialing up some takeout. They’re packed with fresh fruits and veggies, which means more vitamins and minerals on your plate.

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