Raspberries

Raspberries are one of the top antioxidant fruits and are an essential food for optimum health. Raspberries are rich in vitamins C, A, E, K, and B-complex and minerals such as iron, copper, calcium, and magnesium. They are also high in ellagic acid which is a medicinal compound that helps to prevent cancer as well as benign and malignant growths.

Raspberries have powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-aging properties making them particularly beneficial for autoimmune disorders such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, heart disease, scleroderma, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, and colon, breast, prostate, stomach, and lung cancer.

They also contain a compound called raspberry ketone that has been shown to increase the metabolism of fat cells which provides benefits for those trying to lose weight. In addition, raspberry ketones have also been shown to improve insulin balance and blood sugar regulation making it a great food for those who have type 2 diabetes.

Raspberries have the ability to cleanse mucus and toxins out of the body and to help balance the endocrine system, reproductive system, and neurological system. They are also excellent for cardiovascular, circulatory, and cognitive health.

Raspberries are an easily digestible and completely assimilable fruit which ensures ultimate absorption of its healing and nutritive properties.

Fresh raspberries are a wonderful addition to your diet! Frozen raspberries retain most of their nutrition and are a good substitute when fresh is unavailable.

HEALTH BENEFITS

1. Increases Immunity and Slows Down Ageing

Vitamin C are water soluble vitamins that are essential for your body. They need to be restored and regularly replenished as they are not stored in our body cells.

Raspberry is a rich source Vitamin C. Vitamin C increases general immunity to fight cold, flu, infections and such other common diseases and conditions.

Vitamin C is a rich antioxidant agent and highly effective in purifying and cleaning our blood and cells that make the immune function strong.

Antioxidants gets rid of the free radicals produced in our body by certain molecules on exposure to oxygen. These radicals can damage the cells and our DNA structure if not controlled and cleaned out.

The formation of free radicals is natural and is taken care of by the antioxidants produced in the body by the food that we consume.

Other than Vitamin C, the antioxidant property of Raspberries is owing to phenols and anthocyanins in them.

Organic Raspberries have been found to be particularly effective as an anti-oxidant thereby slowing down the process of aging as well.

Early aging is common due to increasing pollution, exposure to UV rays, unhealthy lifestyle and persistent stress. But raspberries are rich in antioxidants that neutralize these free radicals.

Thus, it protects the body from free radicals that cause aging and gives you a great looking taut skin as well.

The vitamin C and anti-oxidants like phenols and anthocyanins optimize the immune function and delays natural ageing of the body with their anti-oxidant properties.

2. Protect and Arrests Cancerous Growths

The incidences of the Cancer is increasing but now with new advancements and studies on it, this condition may not spell doom for you anymore.

The researchers on food and nutrition for controlling cancer and preventing it are showing a lot of promise. One such elaborate study has been done by Dr. Daniel Nixon of Hollings Cancer Institute.

It has found conclusively the effects of Ellagic acid in Raspberries on Cancer. A cup of Raspberries contains about 40 mg of this acid. When consumed in moderate quantities, it prevents the occurrence of cancers.

If Cancer patients increase the concentration of this acid by increasing the daily intake of raspberries, then they may be able to destroy the cancerous growths through a process called Apoptosis.

Apoptosis in layman’s language means programmed cell death owing to a biochemical reaction. The acid in Raspberries triggers this process.

It has been found to be effective in most of the cancers including that of the breast, colon, pancreas, Esophagus, skin, prostate and amongst others.

The best part is that this process does not hurt or damage normal cells and slow down the cancer growth significantly.

Apart from a significant contribution from Ellagic acid, the antioxidant properties of Raspberries also help in aiding cancer prevention and growth.

Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals and protect from cancer. ORAC value (Oxygen Radiance Absorption Capacity) of raspberry is 4900 micromoles per 100 grams.

So it is useful in protecting against cancer and tumor.

The Ellagic acid in particular and Anti-oxidants in general found in Raspberries prevent cancer and slows down its spread in the body.

3. Maintains Eye Health

Eating raspberry improves vision and prevents the eye and retina from infections and other damages.

Since raspberry is rich in antioxidants, it protects the eye retina from oxidative stress. So it is effective in preventing the loss of eye vision in the form of cataract or age-related degenerative eye disease macular degeneration.

The combination of antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin A and phenols ward off disease and safeguard the membranes of the eye that produce the watery fluid thereby cleaning and protecting the eye from “Dry Eye” syndrome.

It reduces the risk of pannus formation that is a layer of granulation tissue which forms on the cornea.

The Ellagic acid has also been found highly active in the upkeep of eye health and vision.

They reduce the production of active oxygen in the body which has been associated with an increase in the formation of free radicals. These free radicals can damage the vision beyond repairs in more severe and advance cases.

The antioxidants and Ellagic acid prevents age related degenerative eye disease and improve vision. They also protect from eye infections and general eye diseases.

4. Controls Inflammation

Raspberry is rich in phytonutrient, antioxidants and tannins that prove useful to prevent inflammation of stomach, intestine, bones and cardiovascular system.

Studies have conclusively associated Red Raspberries with lowered incidents of inflammation in the body.

It controls the degeneration of collagen that is the main protein in the connective tissue of the human body and thus necessary for cell repair and healing.

Other than healing, repairing and reducing pain, Raspberries have been found to contain the severity of arthritis. They control the bone resorption that release the minerals from bone into the bloodstream.

An excessive uncontrolled resorption in arthritis patients make their bones brittle, soft and lowers its density.

It also inhibits the cartilage damage and thereby reduces the inflammation of bones and joints.

5. Diabetes Management

Raspberries have reasonable sugar content and are high in dietary fiber that makes them reliable addition to the diet of diabetics.

Raspberry contains 2 main nutrients that make it perfect for diabetes. Tiliroside and rheosmin bonus pack of raspberry.

Rheosmin for Obesity related benefits. Tiliroside for Diabetes related benefits. It is found that Adiponectin is not produced in sufficient amount in obese people. Tiliroside stimulates the body to produce an Adiponectin to maintain sugar and insulin level in type 2 Diabetes patients. Adiponectin plays a key role in the regulation of blood sugar and blood fats.

Adiponectin is a protein that is responsible for glucose breakdown in our body. The synthesis of glucose leads to its absorption and prevents high levels of undigested sugar being circulated in the blood.

Thus, it prevents the spike of blood sugar level in diabetes patient and prevents complications due to sugar level spike in obese people.

Wheres, Rheosmin benefits by increasing metabolism in our fat. It increases oxygen consumption, enzyme activity and heat production in fat cells.

Further, the natural sugar in Raspberries called fructose does not need insulin for metabolism. Therefore, diabetics with Type 2 diabetes do not have to worry about the elevated sugar levels in the blood after consuming them.

The Glycemic index of the fruit which reflects its ability to increase the Glucose in blood is below 40 for raspberries making them extremely healthy and ideal for diabetics.

6. Healthy Weight Loss

First things first, Raspberry has an extremely low-fat content but high fiber that keeps you feeling full for longer.

The water content of Raspberry at 95% protects you from dehydration owing to heavy exercises.

The entire composition of trace metals including manganese, potassium and Phosphorus restore the lost balance of electrolyte in the body.

It is a low-calorie fruit which keeps you light.

Further, Raspberry Ketones (Rheosmin) found in the raspberry have been found to be effective in burning the fat stored in the abdominal region by many studies.

These studies showed that it breaks down the lipid within fat cells. Thus, this reduces the fat deposits in the body.

It has also been found that Raspberry Ketones reduces the capacity of the body to absorb excess fat. It burns fat naturally and promotes healthy weight loss.

Raspberry due to its nutritional composition makes for a great fruit while on weight loss spree and the Ketones in it breakdown fats reducing the waistline of your body.

7. Blood Circulation & Cardiovascular Health

Raspberry has the anti-coagulant property that makes it a great blood thinner. In critical cases where patients experience fluctuating blood pressure and excessive clotting.

Raspberries are recommended as a part of their regular diet. They not only discourage clotting but also dissolve clots maintaining the fluidity of the blood.

It is the Salicylate content in the Raspberries that makes it an effective blood thinning agent.

An optimum fluidity of blood and regular heartbeat ensure healthy cardiovascular system. The potassium in Raspberries ensures optimum muscle function in the body including the heart muscles.

It reduces the chances of arrhythmia and regulates the contraction and expansion of heart muscles optimizing the blood pumping through the body.

Berries, in general, are also known for increasing the HDL (high-density lipoproteins) aka good cholesterol in the body optimizing the heart function further.

Wrap up: Raspberries act as natural blood thinning agent, promotes healthy cholesterol and optimizes heart function making it excellent for blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

8. Women’s Health

Women love raspberries and now they have more than the “tasty” reason to include them in the diet.

Raspberries and particularly raspberry leaf have been found very effective in decreasing menstrual flow and cramps during the menstrual cycle, reducing pain during childbirth, preventing hemorrhage and relieving nausea.

It reduces pain by tightening and strengthening the pelvic muscles that experience cramping during periods.

They soothe the body by relaxing muscles and reduce the stress. It also increases the milk flow in lactating mothers.

The leaf and fruit contain Carotenoids, Citric Acid, Fragrine and vitamins that make it a potent agent for menstruation and child birth-related conditions.

As mentioned earlier, it also helps in the treatment of cervical cancer by kick-starting the process of Apoptosis in the cancerous growth.

Raspberries can be readily found at your local grocery and health food stores.

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