Berries - Health Food Value & Benefits

There is a list of summer drinks that include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants and blackberries. These very delicious wood fruit have properties that protect the immunological system.

Immunological protection: Some berries contain most of the essential anti oxidant vitamins such as A, C and E, while there are others that have them all. This characteristic makes them very special and important for the immunological health since these vitamins neutralize the free radicals, which are responsible on the cellular level of a lot of the body’s problems. Berries can protect your body from infections and against more serious and degenerative diseases such as those caused by premature aging.

Youth and vigor: The high content of anti oxidants of berries guarantees a deep purifying effect and helps to keep people young. It is also believed that they are beneficial for the skin, since they avoid wrinkles, and to calm arthritic inflammations.

Raspberries have the property of acting somewhat as laxatives and they are also good for indigestion. On the other hand, they are beneficial for the menstrual problems and, as the rest of berries; they possess high levels of fito estrogens meaning they collaborate with irregular periods, with PMS and with menopausal problems. Raspberry tealeaves are an old natural remedy for pregnancy, and childbirth. It is also known that it strengthens the uterus. It is used to treat a numberless of menstrual problems, including painful colic.

Currants and blueberries are excellent for purifying the blood, as well as blackberries that are also give you a lot of energy. Blackberries and cherries are very effective for getting rid of congestion in the breathing tract and to mitigate throat pain. Cherries and currants are very good for infections of the kidney, of the bladder and urinary tract.

Many of these fruits contain high levels of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and potassium. Calcium that is indispensable to strengthen the bones and teeth is also necessary for the operation of the nervous system, of the muscular system and to have a healthy heart and nervous system. These minerals, besides the iron particles and zinc that appear in many berries, are vital for cellular growth and to enjoy good health.

Selection, storage and usage: Berries deteriorate quickly which is why it is suggested to eat them immediately after buying them. Buy mature, organic fruit if it is possible, although you should verify that they are not excessively ripe. Discard any of the fruits that have signs of mold. You can buy freshly cultivated berries, or cultivate them yourself, which are the most nutritious and tasty of all of them. As soon as you arrive home, don't forget to remove the plastic wrapping from the fruit. Wash them very well and keep them in the refrigerator until the moment you intend to eat them.

Berries will conserve better raw. Ripe fruit should be sweet enough so that you don’t actually have to add any sugar to them but if you like you can add a little bit of honey and fruit juice. They can be served with yogurt or ice cream. Besides this, you can also make spectacular puddings with them as well as delicious jams.

The advantages of berries

• The fiber in them improves digestive health
• The high content of anti oxidants in them protects the body against infections and diseases
• Promotes restoration of the cells
• Currants and blackberries help to clean the blood and help improve circulation
• Blueberries are beneficial for kidney infections, bladder infections and the urinary track.

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