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Hey Weight Loss Nation!   www.TheWeightLossNation.com I hope you are enjoying your summer! One of my favorite fruits that is peaking right now, are "raspberries." This high fiber, anti-oxidant rich fruit, kicks ass! Raspberries are in the Rosaceae family, which means they are related to roses. I had no idea the raspberry was related to roses!  The Raspberry's classified name is "Rubus idaeus"  In Greek mythology, Zeus enjoyed raspberries, which were "white" in color. Zeus's nursemaid was named "Ida."   According to legend, "Ida" was picking some raspberries for Zeus and she pricked her finger on a thorn. Her blood stained the white raspberries, turning them red. In honor of "Ida's" passion for the raspberries, Zeus kept the raspberries red and they have remained that way ever since. Americans most commonly recognize Raspberries in two different colors - Red and Black. Raspberries do come in other colors, such as purple and yellow, and come in almost 200 variations. The State of Washington leads the U.S. in Ra