Bella Adams
It is known that raspberries are almost 85% water, with 8-9% carbohydrates and about the same amount of mono- and disaccharides. It also contains proteins and fats. The berry is rich in vitamins C, B9, PP, E, and B3. It contains the following macro- and microelements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and chlorine.
Raspberries also contain acids: salicylic, malic, and citric. Raspberries also contain a substance called anthocyanin, which strengthens capillaries. As for caloric content, 100 g of raspberries contain only 40 kcal.
Useful properties of raspberries
The medicinal properties of raspberries are also widely known. Raspberries are used to prevent and treat many diseases. Everyone knows about the ability of raspberries to reduce fever during a cold. Raspberries are able to stop bleeding and remove toxins; they are useful for people suffering from sciatica, anemia, and atherosclerosis.
It is recommended to drink raspberry tea during a cold, but you need to know that raspberries should be brewed for no more than 3 minutes.
Some people believe that raspberry jam has the same beneficial properties as fresh raspberries. Of course, this is not true, because many nutrients are lost during heat treatment. Nevertheless, during a cold, both fresh raspberries and raspberry jam will serve as an excellent substitute for aspirin, because in addition to the ability to reduce fever, raspberries have diaphoretic and easily anesthetizing properties.
Raspberries also have diuretic properties. Frequent consumption of raspberries helps to fight bacteria and viruses of yeast spores, fungi, and staphylococcus.
Raspberries improve skin color and condition, so they are recommended for women.
Despite the vitamins that have a positive effect on our body and bring benefits, the minerals contained in raspberries are also equally important. For example, copper, which is part of raspberries, normalizes and regulates the nervous system. People who often suffer from stress and nervous disorders should include raspberries in their diet.
Due to the content of salicylic acid in raspberries, it is useful for joint diseases. Magnesium is good for the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Vitamin K – for blood clotting.
Raspberries contain dietary fiber, which has a good effect on the intestines; thanks to these fibers, cholesterol absorption is reduced.
Harmful properties of raspberries
People suffering from gastritis or stomach ulcers should not consume concentrated raspberry juice and tinctures based on it. Raspberries are not recommended for urolithiasis, gout, and kidney disease. It is forbidden to eat raspberries in case of bronchial asthma and nasal polyps.
People taking blood clotting medications should not eat raspberries either, as they have the opposite effect.
Pregnant women should know the extent of raspberry consumption. Because eating raspberries in large quantities can provoke allergies in the baby. The daily dose for pregnant women is 3 tablespoons or 50 grams of raspberries.
