Raspberries
Generally speaking, berries are a good source of dietary fiber, low in calories, packed full of vitamins and minerals and they are a great way of adding flavor and sweetness to a bland meal. And of course, raspberries are no exception!
Raspberries
Raspberries
The fact that raspberries are high in vitamin C means that they boost your immune system, and help develop strong connective tissue. It has also been proven that they reduce the overgrowth of certain bacteria in the body and can help reduce the chance of yeast infections.
Recent research from the Netherlands, published in the journal BioFactors, shows that raspberries possess “almost 50% higher antixoidant activity than strawberries”. The research also goes on to show that the ellagitannis compounds found in raspberries are thought to prevent cancer.
Go Organic
Always remember to go organic, no matter what kind of berries you choose (I grow my raspberries in the garden). Non-organic berries are amongst the most heavily sprayed commercial crops. And their little porous skins absorb tons of those pesticides and toxins, so try to avoid non-organic wherever possible.If you’d asked me last summer, I would definitely have listed strawberries as my number 1 favorite berry. But on flavor alone the little raspberry has stolen the spotlight, not to mention the health benefits. Remember to always have a tooth pick handy – the only downside is the little seeds get stuck in your teeth!
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