BLACKBERRIES
Synopsis
Blackberries are among the richest fruits from nature’s nutritional bounty. Though they are primarily wild berries, they have been cultivated extensively in recent years, especially after their health benefits have been unearthed. For a while, these plants were considered as weeds! Hardly does anyone think so now, though! Let’s get better acquainted with these useful fruits.
BLack Pearly Clusters of Nutrition
All through the Pacific Northwest coast, these little shiny clusters of berries, known as blackberries, are immensely popular. For some people, these berries are aggressive intruders of their fields and they try to eliminate them by using weedicides. However, little do they realize that these berries are actually extremely important to their health, if they only knew how to unleash their nutritional goodness.
Blackberries—What Are They?
Blackberries are Rubus fruticosis. They are a relation of marionberries and olallieberries, which are also erroneously known as blackberries. They grow on short shrubs with densely green leaves.
They grow in forms of clusters. They are also related to raspberries. In fact, blackberries and raspberries are together known as caneberries. There are over 375 different species of blackberries. Their common region of growth is the Pacific Northwest Coast in the United States.
Blackberries—Traditional Roots
It is believed that the blackberries are not native to the North American continent. The belief runs that these berries were an import from the European settlers, brought over from England to this continent.
The blackberry at that time was mostly considered as a weed and an inedible plant, mostly because of the black appearance of the berries which is usually affected by pathogens in the environment, and because of the presence of thorns in it (blackberries are related to roses). However, a thornless hybrid of the blackberry was created in around 1920. This sturdier plant had enhanced nutritional benefits, and is what people use now.
Blackberries—Health Benefits
Blackberries are especially rich in their antioxidant value, phytoestrogen value, fiber content and vitamin K content. It is these nutrients that give blackberries a specific taste and health reputation.
Due to their antioxidant value, blackberries can give an immunity boost to the people who use them regularly. The antioxidants retard destructive free radical mechanisms within the body and improve overall health.
The high level of phytoestrogens present in blackberries make them a good candidate for improving female health. This is the plant version of the female hormone, estrogen. It helps women who suffer from severe side effects of menstruation such as premenstrual syndrome. Blackberries give women relief from such symptoms and also help in maintaining their proper body functioning. Additionally, these are a good natural food for women who complain about nausea and vomiting when they are pregnant.
Due to the presence of a lot of fiber content in blackberries, they are good for correcting digestive problems. They help people with digestive difficulties. If you are suffering from constipation regularly, then including blackberries in your diet can help you clean out your bowels more effectively.
Also, due to their benefit in maintaining digestive health, blackberries aid in weight management. They have very low sugar content in them, due to which they do not add extra calories to the body.
The vitamin K constitution of blackberries made them exceptionally effective in blood clotting.
Also, vitamin K is necessary for maintaining proper health of bones.
Blackberries—Where to Get Them
Blackberries are commonly available in stores. You can find them easily if you are living in America. Canned blackberry products are available across the world as well. You can order them online too.
However, the blackberries that you freshly pick from the plants and eat immediately provide you with the best health benefits.
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