Raspberry: Nutrition and Health Benefits


Raspberry is an aggregate fruit developing from many distinct carpels of a single flower. A single raspberry weighs 3–5 g and consists of about 100 drupelets, each consisting of a juicy pulp and one central seed. Different types of raspberries can produce red, yellow, purple or black fruit. Of these, red raspberries are the hardiest and most commonly grown.

Only a small percentage of raspberries are consumed fresh. Most raspberries are frozen or processed into jams and other products. Raspberries are a source of essential vitamins and minerals and non-essential compounds that can benefit health.

Nutrition:

1. According to USDA, Per 100g of Raspberry contain 30 calories of energy.

2. It also carry Carbohydrate (12g), Protein (1.2g) and 0.7g of Fat.

3. Raspberry is rich in different Vitamins and Minerals including- Vitamin ( B, C, E, K), Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus etc.


Health Benefits:

1. Contain low sugar that is helpful to prevent Diabetes.

2. Rich in different antioxidants including- Ellagic Acid, Vitamin C that prevent Cancer and Inflammation.

3. Antioxidants in Raspberries control oxidative stress and sharpen brain and memory cells.

4. Vitamin C in Raspberries helps to fighy against seasonal flu, cough and boost your immune system.

5. As Raspberries are rich in fiber, it helps in digestion.

6. Raspberries may also helps to improve eyesight and protect you from Cardiovascular diseases.

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