'One of the healthiest' fruits Dr Michael Mosley 'loved' eating 99p in Aldi

'One of the healthiest' fruits Dr Michael Mosley 'loved' eating 99p in Aldi The 'humble' fruit could help people manage and prevent a variety of conditions A purple superfood has been praised as "one of the healthiest foods you can eat", and it is said to be a fruit that health expert Dr Michael Mosley "loved" to eat. The fruit is available in most supermarkets - and could help people manage conditions like diabetes, lowering the risk of dementia and slashing high cholesterol and blood pressure. In a recent Instagram video, Dr Jack Mosley, Dr Michael Mosley's son, claims that his beloved late dad, who sadly died in 2024, enjoyed "collecting them as a child" and how he "loved" them, too. In the video, Dr Michael Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Mosley, picked some blackberries from a bush, as Dr Jack Mosley explained the various health benefits of the berry. He said: "They have eight grams of fibre in a cup, it's anti-inflammatory, it's great for your heart and your brain. It is of course the humble blackberry. "Here's what's really interesting - that deep purple colour is a clue that they're packed with these anti-inflammatory polyphenols called anthocyanins. In fact, a large review of randomised control trials found improvements in memory and blood pressure after eating berry anthocyanins." Dr Clare Mosley claims this fruit is "one of the healthiest foods you can eat". She added that they are best eaten fresh - but can be paired with something like yoghurt for a "juicy and scrumptious" breakfast or enjoyed as a sweet-tasting dessert. In addition to what the Mosleys already mentioned, blackberries have extra benefits. According to Healthline, blackberries are high in manganese, which "plays a key role in collagen formation". Experts say that these minerals "may help prevent osteoporosis, manage blood sugar levels, and reduce epileptic seizures". Despite being incredibly healthy for the general public, blackberries are not suitable for every diet. People prone to kidney problems or taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin should avoid them, as well as those with known intolerances. Where can I get blackberries? What is the best way to store them? As of August 21, Aldi sells small 150g packs of British Blackberries for 99p, down from £1.49. These juicy berries are also available at most major chains like Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Lidl. Blackberries do often cost a bit more than your average strawberry or raspberry at the supermarket, meaning some might leave them on the shelf when shopping on a budget. These higher prices are usually due to rising labour costs, as blackberries around the world are exclusively hand-picked rather than machine-picked, given their softer, more delicate nature compared with strawberries, for example. To extend the life of shop-bought blackberries, empty the plastic punnet as soon as you get home and transfer the best berries to a shallow container lined with a dry paper towel to soak up any moisture (often responsible for mould growing). Keep the container cold and vented, as this prevents berries from ripening too quickly, going soft, and rotting