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The Truth About Berries—and the Lies We Live By

When my kids were little, we had a standing Saturday morning ritual—pancakes piled high with “berries.” We’d dump raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries on top, thinking we were doing something both delicious and wholesome. So very Hallmark and nostalgic.

I learned years later: none of them are actually berries. Botanically speaking, a true berry ha…