The berries are perfect as a snack. Although we can consume them throughout the year, thus obtaining all their benefits, during the heat they are ideal because they are light and nutritious, thus becoming an ideal snack. They are very healthy and provide essential nutrients for the body. Strawberries, blackberries, gooseberries are some of the fruits we call berries. Here are a few more.
Types of berries
Acai berries
They have a dark purple color due to anthocyanins, a vegetable pigment and antioxidant. It has dimensions similar to those of a blueberry. It is the fruit of palm trees in the Brazilian rainforest, which grow in the wettest areas, very close to rivers. It was discovered by the natives thousands of years ago and began to be consumed for its many benefits.
Strawberries
The origin of the strawberry is not well defined. Although it is considered to be of European origin, especially from the Alps, other sources indicate that it is of Chilean origin. They are very brightly colored. It is recommended to buy those that have been grown organically, as it is one of the fruits that can filter most pesticides due to its rough texture.
Goji berries
They have a sweet-sour taste, an intense red color and are considered by some nutritionists to be a superfood due to their compounds. They can be eaten alone, for breakfast with muesli or cereals, in salads, in infusions… These berries they are very versatile and ideal for all meals.
Cranberries
They grow in clusters and are white at first, but as they grow, they become a beautiful blue color. They are used to make jams and cakes, but it is ideal to be eaten raw, because this is how all their properties are obtained. A 14 mg serving provides 25% of the amount of vitamin C we need per day.
Blueberries
This fruit comes from the currant bush and is an intense red berry with a sweet-sour taste. It grows on hills and mountains, ripens in the summer season. It is used as a diuretic because it is very depurative, and also to reduce intestinal inflammation. It can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
Raspberry
They belong to the same family as blackberries, although they have a more acidic and special taste and fewer seeds. You can choose to wash and freeze them to preserve them better. You can add them directly frozen to your favorite smoothies. They are recommended for pharyngitis and for the treatment of diarrhea.
benefits berries
– The pigments of these fruits indicate a higher presence of antioxidants, which are beneficial for the body and have an anti-aging effect on the skin.
– They are rich in polyphenols that help reduce free radicals and prevent cardiovascular disease, among many other functions.
– They are a source of vitamin C, necessary for the growth and repair of body tissues and skin. In addition, they help form neurotransmitters that prevent depression.
– Iron source. Very easy to assimilate, because vitamin C from red fruits helps to assimilate it.
– Rich in vitamin E, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that improve the immune system, skin and hair.
– Seasonal fruits, forest, have a high content of folic acid, which contributes to the formation of red blood cells, thus being ideal for preventing anemia. Together with B12 and vitamin C, it creates new proteins.
– Contains magnesium, beneficial for the body’s defense, for the prevention of type 2 diabetes, strengthens bones, teeth and is a muscle relaxant.
– Rich in potassium, a mineral essential for the proper functioning of the body, from nerves and muscles to the assimilation of nutrients, to the expulsion of waste from cells and also acts as a diuretic.
– They contain fiber, which makes them a perfect ally against constipation.
– Useful for improving circulation. They protect our immune system and fight cholesterol.
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