Scientists believe that berries are healthier than fruits. This is explained by the fact that they contain less fructose, but more antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, anthocyanins and other substances that every person needs. They strengthen the heart, blood vessels, keep the brain healthy, prolong life. Among the most useful berries in the world, experts call honeysuckle. An unpretentious plant is a storehouse of useful substances. Remember: honeysuckle!
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How many people – so many opinions. This also applies to scientists who study the composition of berries and how they affect the body. Until recently, Russian experts were convinced that the most useful berries are blueberries and blueberries.
True, there are many more on the list, and each of them is unique. Kalina, cranberries, currants, lingonberries, raspberries, both types of mountain ash (red and black), sea buckthorn, strawberries, wild rose. All this magnificence, saturated with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, was created by nature.
However, recent studies by an international team of scientists have come to an unexpected conclusion. Experts said that honeysuckle should be given the palm in a series of healthy berries. The blue fruits of a modest, unpretentious plant, which thrushes adore, contain such a number of nutrients that they can actually outperform many popular berries.
Why Scientists Appreciate Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is called the berries of eternal youth. Such a “title” is not easy to get. In the case of blue honeysuckle, this fact is well deserved. The high rank was provided by a rich set of useful substances. Honeysuckle is a storehouse of valuable nutrients.
Blue berries contain vitamins: B1, B2, B6, B9, PP, K, carotene (provitamin A). They contain a large amount of vitamin C. In fruits – no less than in lemons, in leaves – almost four times more!
Honeysuckle berries are rich in minerals, the main of which are barium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, copper, sodium, potassium, calcium, silicon, phosphorus. They are rich in polyphenols. Compared with blueberries – almost 50%.
IMPORTANT! Some varieties of honeysuckle are poisonous. Fortunately, they are easy to distinguish from those that are beneficial. They are red or orange.
Honeysuckle leads both in the amount of active antioxidants – there are twice as many of them, and in the amount of anthocyanins. These substances in the blue berries of honeysuckle are almost five times more than in blueberries. All these nutrients slow down the aging of the body and help maintain youth.
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Useful properties of honeysuckle
Phenolic compounds that make up honeysuckle have anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial effects on the body. Scientists believe that the miracle berry has the strongest antiviral effect.
It protects the liver from non-alcoholic fatty disease. This disease often affects people with diabetes and obesity.
IMPORTANT! The daily intake of honeysuckle is 200 g. This portion contains about 80 kcal.
Cardiologists who know about the beneficial properties of honeysuckle advise patients with cardiovascular diseases to eat a handful of berries a day. The calcium and magnesium they contain help keep the heart working well. There are other useful properties as well. Honeysuckle has been proven to:
neutralizes the activity of free radicals; reduces the level of bad cholesterol; speeds up metabolism; helps to strengthen vision; improves digestion; helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body; calms the nervous system; activates collagen synthesis; rejuvenates the skin.
Honeysuckle improves the functioning of the immune system. This area has been little explored so far. But Chinese researchers, after conducting several scientific experiments, have confirmed their hypothesis, according to pronews.ru.
This publication is for informational purposes only. The purpose of the material is to tell about discoveries made at different times and in different countries. All actions related to taking medications, dietary supplements, drugs that are used in traditional medicine must be coordinated with doctors.
Earlier, the Uchitelskaya Gazeta online publication spoke about the beneficial properties of goji berries, which have a positive effect on vision. And also about how to choose a sweet cherry, so as not to regret the money spent. A lot of useful information can be found in the sections UG.RU About nutrition, Health, Useful products, Weight loss, Berries.
2023-07-12 02:59:13
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