Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Health Note - Raspberries!

Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest....be in health, ...
3 John 1:2
 
"Raspberry is delicious and lovely looking fruit from genus Rubus, which comes from Rose family. It
blooms throughout the year and is thus perennial in nature.
However, in olden days, it was a summer crop that has now been modified by technology to produce all round the year.
Raspberries are grown in most of the temperate regions of the world and Russia is the largest producer followed by Poland.
Today they are available in many hybrid forms and have numerous varieties that include Red Raspberries, Purple Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blue Raspberries and Golden Raspberries.
Raspberries are among the healthiest fruits and are super beneficial for your health. It has dense nutrient content that includes
Antioxidants,
Phytonutrients,
Fiber,
Iron,
Magnesium,
Potassium,
Zinc, etc.
Amongst the nutrients, Raspberry has the highest proportion of Vitamin C on the scale of our body’s daily requirement of nutrients. 100g berries provide about 44% of Vitamin C required by us.
Raspberries are very healthy.
They are useful in preventing damage to DNA of our cells from free radicals thereby protecting from many health problems like cancer, macular degeneration, cardiovascular health, premature ageing and many more.
It is also known for its positive effects on improving eye vision, immunity,  blood formation and promoting healthy weight loss." FitnessWorld