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The raspberry is the berry of eternal youth. As constant as the raspberry bushes in grandma’s garden, the taste of raspberry on the tongue evokes memories of childhood. Raspberries also taste of health and wellbeing, since their juice strengthens the immune system and is a good diaphoretic and heat-reducing agent in the case of a cold. Raspberries retain more of their healing properties after being heated than other berries. They do not lose their medicinal salicylic acid, which prevents microorganisms from growing and multiplying. Grandma had the right idea when she treated us to raspberry drinks, jams and desserts all year round. Being healthy is delicious!
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B2Plays an important role in the “burning” of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Promotes a more complete breakdown of carbohydrates. The need for this vitamin highly increases with a fatty diet.
- Vitamin B9Improves circulation, prevents anaemia and leukaemia. This vitamin is very necessary for pregnant women. Vitamin B9 is effective in cases of stomach and gastro-intestinal tract inflammations.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin EAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin KNecessary for proper blood clotting, faster healing of wounds, the normal function of the body’s cells and bones.
- Vitamin PImproves capillary condition and strengthens them. Promotes the absorption of ascorbic acid. Prevents chronic fatigue, headaches, improves sleep and increases resistance to disease.
- Vitamin PP“Healer” of the nerve cells and system. Maintains heart function, regulates cholesterol level. Vitamin PP improves pancreatic secretion and juice content, normalizes liver function.
- Ca calciumStrengthens teeth and bones, promotes blood supply to tissues, strengthens the heart and nervous system.
- Co cobaltPromotes red blood cell formation, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, activates enzyme function, regulates the level of vitamin B12 in the blood.
- Cu copperRequired in red blood cell formation. Helps prevent depression and low moods.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- J iodineOne of the thyroid hormone creators, improves dry skin and hair conditions, promotes growth processes, ensures mental well-being.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- P phosphorusSupplies the body with energy, participates in building bones and teeth, regulates calcium levels in the blood and metabolic processes.
- Zn zincHas a positive impact on wound healing and tissue elasticity, promotes the formation of insulin and enzyme function, regulates carbohydrate processing and body growth. Stimulates the immune system.
- flavonoidsStrong antioxidants. Anti-allergic, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory and antifebrile effect. Protect nerve cells from harmful stimuli.
- leucoantociansPrevent the growth of pathological oncological cells and are effective after radiation therapy. Antitumor effect.
- pectinEliminates toxins from the body. Ensures a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents cholesterol accumulating in the body. Prevents gallstone formation.
- quinic acidImportant in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- salicylic acidKnown for its mild antiseptic effect.
- ursolic acidHelps normalize the metabolism. Very strong anti-inflammatory effect encourages wound healing and ulcer removal. The Large Cranberry’s skin contains 10% ursolic acid.
- increase immunity level and body tone
- normalize heart function and have a calming effect
- lower high blood pressure
- act as a diaphoretic and reduce fever
- reduce pain and inflammation
- improve the appetite and regulate metabolism
- prevent nausea and normalize digestion
- reduce the amount of acid within gastric juice
- neutralize animal food product acids within the body
- remove salts, radioactive elements and cholesterol from the body
- rejuvenate the skin, increasing its elasticity and making skin tone even
The regular use of raspberries helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:
- diabetes
- leukaemia and anaemia
- cold and flu
- bronchitis and laryngitis
- inflammation of the lungs
- chronic rheumatism
- hypertension
- atherosclerosis
- diarrhoea
- kidney disease
- haemorrhoids
- allergies
- Raspberries were grown by the ancient Greeks, for whom they symbolized love. In his treatise “On Farming”, Roman statesman of the III century B.C., Cato the Elder, stated that raspberries were used as food even in the age of Troy.
- Raspberries are considered one of the oldest garden berry crops. Europeans began to cultivate them in the XVI-XVII centuries.
- According to legend, raspberries were originally white. Then the nymph Ida pricked her finger while picking berries for little Jupiter, and since then the berries blush red like the nymph’s blood.