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ShareBlackberries are often under-rated. Not many Indians are aware of the health benefits of this juicy fruit. Blackberries can be eaten in many forms, from juice to desserts or just fresh.
The following are the health benefits of blackberries:
- High in antioxidants which fight early ageing symptoms and degenerative diseases.
- Blackberries are jam-packed with polyphenols and anthocyanins - chemicals that help to prevent cancer.
- Blackberries are also rich in manganese and Vitamin C. It is important to have adequate Vitamin C as a lack of it can weaken our immune system, which in turn can make you stressed and run down. Other good sources of manganese and vitamin C are strawberries and raspberries.
- That same half cup of blackberries also is rich in such vital nutritional goodies as Folate, Vitamin E, iron and calcium.
- Blackberries are also chock full of ellagic acid. Scientific research has found that ellagic acid may help in the prevention of certain cancers. Even better news is that cooking blackberries doesn't appear to have a detrimental effect on ellagic acids.
- They are low in calories and high in fiber.
- Contain anthocyanins, bioflavonoid with numerous health benefits including lowering risk of cancer and heart disease.
- Blackberries are low in glycematic indexand therefore keep you full longer.
- Excellent antioxidants they prevent degenerative diseases. The blacker the berry the sweeter the fruit.
- Fresh berries are lush and delicious an excellent source of Vitamin C and have more fiber than a serving of bran cereals.
Nutritional values of blackberries
(per 100 g serving)
- Calories - 25
- Fibre - 31 g
- Folate - 34 g
- Vitamin E - 2 to 4 mg
