In recent years, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, and other berries have been proven beneficial to human health, such as preventing infections and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
Among them, raspberries, which are often frozen or made into desserts and jams, also have special nutritional and dietary benefits.
Raspberry has a rich aroma and tastes sweet, sour and juicy. It is native to Europe and northern Asia and is suitable for growing in temperate environments. Red raspberries are the most common, but there are also black, gold, and purple varieties.
Raspberries are usually harvested in the summer and fall, between June and October. Because they are not long-lasting and only have a freshness period of about two or three days, most of the fruits are immediately frozen or processed into jams and other products.
Raspberries have a sweet and sour taste and are rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium as well as a lot of fiber. Raspberries are effective in relieving cardiovascular diseases such as angina, but can sometimes cause mild diarrhea. They also contain folic acid, which aids in blood production and the growth of fetal nerve cells.
Because of their diverse nutritional profile and powerful antioxidants, raspberries are believed to provide many health benefits, including anti-aging, immunity boosting, and cancer prevention, as well as:
1. Relief of arthritis:
In one animal study, it was found that raspberries appeared to help reduce symptoms of arthritis, including pain and inflammation.
Another human trial showed that intake of raspberries can reduce pain and stiffness in patients with degenerative arthritis and difficulties in daily walking activities, knee joint flexibility also received a small improvement.
2. Eye protection:
In addition to anthocyanins, which are known to improve vision, the high vitamin C content of raspberries can also protect the eyes from damage, such as reducing the incidence of cataracts.
3. Regulates blood sugar:
Some human studies have shown that raspberries benefit blood sugar control after meals, with potential benefits for people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Animal studies have also found that raspberries improve metabolism and insulin response in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Choose raspberries with a bright, vibrant red color for fresher flavor. Raspberries have a very short shelf life, so remember to consume them as soon as possible so that they don't have the chance to mold and rot!
