Raspberries - Health Benefits

Raspberry is a popular plant. In addition to having a pleasant taste, its fruits are rich in acids, sugars and other valuable substances useful for the human body.

Nutritional properties and composition

In 1 tea cup (120 grams) raspberries contain:

• 64 calories
• 14.7 grams of carbohydrates
• 8 grams of fiber
• 1.5 grams of protein
• 0.8 grams of fat
• 54% of the daily requirement of vitamin C.
• 41% of DN magnesium

Leaves, fruits and flowers are used in folk medicine. The fruits contain organic acids (citric, salicylic, tartaric, malic, etc.); pectin, coloring and nitrogenous substances; sugars (mainly fructose and glucose); tannins; cellulose; essential oils. They are also rich in vitamins: A, B1, B2, B9 (folic acid), C, PP, beta-sitosterol, which has antisclerotic properties. Raspberries also contain minerals, also trace elements: copper, potassium, iron (raspberries are especially rich in it), magnesium, calcium, zinc, cobalt.

Interestingly, in terms of salicylic acid content, garden raspberry is superior to forest raspberry, so it is used more for colds.

Health benefits

In addition to being delicious, this fruit is widely used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases because of its properties.

Raspberry is one of the most antioxidant-rich plants. Due to the high amount of antioxidants, raspberries reduce oxidative stress, the culprit for many cell damage and inflammation. Regular consumption of delicious fruit can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes .

Mentioning diabetes, it must be said that raspberries are one of the few fruits allowed in diabetes. They are low in carbohydrates and sugars, and even some studies say they improve insulin resistance and lower blood sugar. Thanks to the tannins in the composition, raspberries block alpha-amisilate (digestive enzyme needed to break down starch), thus reducing the number of carbohydrates absorbed after a meal. And low carbs ensure better blood sugar control.

Forest fruit extracts, including raspberries, block growth and kill cancer cells, according to some studies. In studies with mice, there has been a significant improvement in the intake of raspberry extract, but studies in humans are yet to be confirmed.

Raspberries are used in periods of colds and respiratory diseases, influenza, radiculitis, fever, joint pain and neuralgia, increases appetite. The salicylic acid in the composition lowers fever without side effects. The fruits have antitoxic and blood-restoring properties, are recommended for problems of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, anemia. Women who eat raspberries have healthy and beautiful skin.

The leaves of the plant, which contain substances that stimulate the work of the stomach and uterine muscles, are also suitable for women's health. The fruit contains folic acid, which is extremely useful for those who want to get pregnant, as well as during pregnancy.

Both the fruit and the leaves have a diuretic effect, improve kidney function. Infusion of the leaves is used for diarrhea.

Due to the presence of honey in raspberries, it is recommended for those who suffer from nervous overload, as copper is an integral part of many antidepressants.

Other health benefits include prevention and reduction of symptoms in arthritis, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

They help to lose weight, they are low in calories, contain a lot of fiber and water, and their natural sweetness can satisfy the desire for jam.

Raspberries can be included in your menu, adding them to various cereals, pancakes, with yogurt. You can even add them to different salads.

Contraindications:

The high content of purines in the fruit makes it unsuitable for people with kidney problems and gout, as well as in acute urolithiasis. Sufferers of gastritis, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers should not consume raspberry liqueur and broths, but can afford raspberry juice or one diluted with water.

Raspberries are also used in cosmetics. Fresh fruits, raspberry leaves and flowers are usually used. The content of vitamins E, PP, A, B2 helps the skin to maintain its tone, prolongs its youth, makes the color even and the skin itself elastic. Raspberry masks moisturize, whiten and nourish the skin, make it fresh and clean.